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misspop

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The fetus begins to develop male sex organs if:
 
  the SRY gene on the Y chromosome commands the sex organ to develop.
  the SRY gene from the Y chromosome envelopes the X signal.
  the X chromosome commands the sex organ to develop.
  no biochemical signal from the SRY gene is received.

Question 2

About eight weeks after conception, the embryo:
 
  weighs about 5 ounces (142 g).
  has nostrils and toes.
  has a visible tail.
  is about 1/4 inch long (.64 cm).


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raenoj

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

the SRY gene on the Y chromosome commands the sex organ to develop.

Answer to Question 2

has nostrils and toes.


misspop

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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