A person with a mutated SRY gene will
A) be an XX female.
B) have normal male genitalia.
C) be sterile.
D) have both male and female genitalia.
E) have no genitalia.

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The SRY gene is responsible for male development. If this gene is mutated, the individual will develop as a female and may have typical female external genitalia. However, due to the absence of male reproductive organs, they will be sterile. Therefore, the person with a mutated SRY gene will not have both male and female genitalia nor no genitalia.

A Person with a Mutated SRY Gene Will