If there is an absence of sufficient androgen activity during development, an embryo will
A)develop the organs, brain, and reproductive systems of a male
B)eventually also suffer from lower levels of estrogen
C)develop the organs, brain, and reproductive systems of a female
D)trigger the release of extra estrogen to compensate

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In the absence of sufficient androgen activity, the default developmental pathway for an embryo is to develop female characteristics, including the organs, brain, and reproductive systems associated with females. This is because the development of male characteristics requires the presence and action of androgens.

If There Is an Absence of Sufficient Androgen Activity During