When the SRY gene of the Y chromosome becomes active (around 7 weeks),
a. the Müllerian and Wolffian ducts both develop into male reproductive structures.
b. the Müllerian ducts develop into male reproductive structures and the Wolffian ducts
disappear.
c. the Müllerian ducts disappear and the Wolffian ducts develop into male reproductive
structures.
d. the Müllerian and Wolffian ducts both disappear.
e. the Müllerian and Wolffian ducts both develop into female reproductive structures.
C
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