Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 2CR
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Gender determination in the embryo.
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After fertilization, about 6 week’s embryo is said to be “sexually indifferent”, it means that the embryo can still develop into male or female. However, the choice of being male or female is already done during fertilization and it is dependent on the sperm that fertilized the egg.
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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