Tom is a 37-year-old male experiencing fertility issues.In his appointment at the assisted-reproduction clinic he mentions an odd result from a recent genetic test in which he learned he has a mutation on one copy of his gene for androgen-binding protein.Which of the following is likely TRUE of Tom compared to an individual with two functional copies of the gene?
A)His cells are less responsive to male sex hormones.
B)He is unable to transport androgens in the plasma.
C)He has lower concentrations of testosterone in the seminiferous tubules.
D)He is unable to transport testosterone across cell walls.
E)None of these.