Question 12

(Multiple Choice)

Human females with XY chromosomes and a phenotype that includes the absence of a uterus and ovaries and the presence of testes are likely to have which of the following mutations?


A) a mutation in the SRY gene
B) a mutation in the androgen receptor gene
C) a deletion that removes much of the Y chromosome
D) They likely do not carry a mutation but may have been premature babies.
E) a defect in Xist gene involved in X inactivation

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