Multiple choice

Which of the following would most likely explain a 46, XX individual with development of testes?

  1. Mutation of SOX9

  2. Presence of excessive androgen during in utero development

  3. Translocation of SRY from the Y to an autosome

  4. Chimerism with a 46, XY cell line
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Development of the testes in a foetus requires the presence and functions of SRY. It should translocate from the Y chromosome to an autosome.

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