In animals with temperature-sensitive sex selection,
A) testosterone is produced only in males.
B) estrogen is made at lower temperatures.
C) applying estrogen to eggs results in the development of females at all temperatures.
D) applying estrogen to eggs results in the development of males at all temperatures.
E) higher temperatures of incubation favor androgen synthesis.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Applying estrogen to eggs can override the temperature-dependent sex determination mechanism, leading to the development of females regardless of the incubation temperature.

In Animals with Temperature-Sensitive Sex Selection