Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding normal gestation in humans?

  1. Sex-determining region Y (SRY) protein, is a RNA-binding protein in males.

  2. SRY is located on the X chromosome.

  3. In the absence of SRY, a female phenotype will develop.

  4. Only one X chromosome is necessary for normal ovarian development.

  5. In the presence of SRY, a female phenotype will develop.
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Explanation

In the absence of a Y chromosome, the fetus develops ovaries and female phenotypes. Hence, SRY switches on the male sex determination.

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