The Key Factor That Determines Whether the Undifferentiated Gonads Develop

question 11

Multiple Choice

The key factor that determines whether the undifferentiated gonads develop into testes is the

• A) gene Sry located on the Y chromosome.
• B) secretion of testosterone from the adrenals.
• C) gene Sry located on the X chromosome.
• D) 21st pair of chromosomes.
• E) secretion of androgens from the gonads.

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