Which gene causes the primitive gonads to differentiate into testes around the seventh week of development?
A) SOX1 gene
B) PAX3 gene
C) Hox gene
D) SRY gene
E) Gap gene

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The SRY gene is responsible for the development of testes in males. It is present on the Y chromosome and initiates the process of male sexual differentiation by activating genes and promoting the development of testes from the primitive gonads.

Which Gene Causes the Primitive Gonads to Differentiate into Testes