You Engineer a Chromosomally XY Mouse in Which the SRY

question 55

Multiple Choice

You engineer a chromosomally XY mouse in which the SRY gene is inactivated.What do you expect to observe in this mouse?

• A)The mouse will develop male anatomic features.
• B)The mouse will develop female anatomic features.
• C)The mouse's Y chromosome will convert into an X chromosome.
• D)The mouse's X chromosome will convert into a Y chromosome.
• E)The mouse will exhibit an additional X chromosome (making it XXY).

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body, enabling communication between the brain and the body.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for controlling bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Sympathetic

Referring to the part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for preparing the body for physical activity and coping with stress.