Baby Jane Had XX Chromosomes, but at Birth Her Genitals

question 82

Multiple Choice

Baby Jane had XX chromosomes, but at birth her genitals appeared somewhat more male than female. Baby James had XY chromosomes; he appeared quite normal at birth, but surprisingly he began puberty at age 10. Baby Jane was probably exposed to ____ prenatally and Baby James was probably exposed to _____ prenatally.

• A)too much estrogen; too much androgen
• B)too much androgen; too much estrogen
• C)too much estrogen; too much estrogen
• D)too much androgen; too much androgen

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