Explain How an Individual Who Has Both an X and a Y

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Essay

Explain how an individual who has both an X and a Y sex chromosome would develop embryologically as a female instead of a male.

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Definitions:

Domesticated

Describes animals or plants that have been selectively bred and adapted over generations to live alongside humans for agricultural, work, or companionship purposes.

Evolutionary Psychologist

A scientist who studies the mind and behavior through the lens of evolutionary theory, focusing on how evolutionary principles influence human thoughts and actions.

Natural Selection

The process by which traits become more or less common in a population due to consistent effects upon the survival or reproduction of their bearers.

Fear Strangers

is an instinctual response often observed in infants and animals, where they exhibit fear or anxiety towards unfamiliar individuals.