The development of testes in males is initiated by the _____ gene during the 6^th or 7^th week of gestation.

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The development of testes in males is initiated by the SRY (sex-determining region of the Y chromosome) gene, which is located on the Y chromosome. This gene is responsible for the differentiation of the gonads into testes in the 6th to 7th week of gestation. Therefore, the best choice is C) SRY. The other options (A) SRX, B) SRT, and D) YYX) are not known to be involved in the development of testes.

The Development of Testes in Males Is Initiated by the _____