Multiple choice

Which of the following is a true statement in an otherwise normal gestation in human beings?

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

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

  3. SRY is located on the X chromosome.

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

  5. In humans, birth normally occurs at a gestational age of about 36 weeks.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

It is correct. If SRY is absent, a fetus will develop into a female phenotype.

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