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Bonnie Martin
on Nov 18, 2024
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The process by which the embryo develops male genitalia by is initiated by __________
A) a single gene carried on the X chromosome of the mother.
B) a single gene carried on the X chromosome of the father.
C) a single gene carried on the Y chromosome of the father.
D) a single gene carried on the Y chromosome of the mother.
Y Chromosome
A sex chromosome that is typically present in males, carrying genes that determine male sexual traits and development.
X Chromosome
One of the two types of sex chromosomes, present in both males and females, that plays a key role in determining genetic traits and sex.
Genitalia
The external and internal organs of the reproductive system in both males and females.
- Master the biological principles underlying sex differentiation, particularly regarding the function of chromosomes and hormones.
- Explain the process and significance of the Sry gene and its influence on sex differentiation in embryos.
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Learning Objectives
- Master the biological principles underlying sex differentiation, particularly regarding the function of chromosomes and hormones.
- Explain the process and significance of the Sry gene and its influence on sex differentiation in embryos.