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Suppose a Friend Told You About an Individual Born with Female

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Suppose a friend told you about an individual born with female external anatomy who was chromosomally a genetic male.Is this developmental outcome possible, and if so, why would it occur?


A) No, because the presence of a XY chromosomal pattern is the critical factor determining differentiation of male genitalia.
B) No, because female external anatomy requires production of the female hormone estrogen.
C) Yes, because production of the female hormone estrogen can override the XY genetic pattern.
D) Yes, because rare individuals are insensitive to testosterone, which is needed to override differentiation as a female.

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