Suppose an individual is born with both an X and a Y chromosome, but the Y chromosome has a mutation that eliminates the function of the SRY gene. How would this person appear phenotypically?

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The SRY gene on the Y chromosome is responsible for initiating male sex determination. If the SRY gene is nonfunctional due to a mutation, the individual will develop female characteristics despite having XY chromosomes, because the pathway that leads to male development will not be activated.

Suppose an Individual Is Born with Both an X and a Y