An infant is born with an X and a Y chromosome, which genetically would make that individual a male. However, this baby also has a genetic defect that dramatically decreases the number of testosterone receptors on cells in all of this baby's tissues. What can you infer from this data?
A) The baby will need thyroid hormone replacement.
B) The baby will develop as a female.
C) The baby will need posterior pituitary hormone replacement.
D) The baby will need more mineralocorticoids.
E) The baby will need to be given extra testosterone.
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