During the embryonic period the genital ridge begins to differentiate into the male testes or the female ovaries.What does this differentiation require?

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The differentiation of the genital ridge into male testes or female ovaries during the embryonic period is primarily determined by the presence or absence of a Y chromosome. The SRY gene on the Y chromosome plays a crucial role in initiating the development of male characteristics.

During the Embryonic Period the Genital Ridge Begins to Differentiate