Certain individuals with a Y chromosome develop into females because testosterone is unable to induce the formation of male sexual characteristics. This is most likely due to a defect in
A) the signaling molecule.
B) the receptor.
C) the transduction pathway.
D) the target protein.
E) the Y chromosome.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The defect is most likely in the receptor for testosterone, since testosterone is not able to induce the formation of male sexual characteristics.

Certain Individuals with a Y Chromosome Develop into Females Because