Human females with XY chromosomes and a phenotype that includes the absence of a uterus and ovaries and the presence of testes are likely to have which of the following mutations?
A. a deletion that removes much of the Y chromosome
B. a defect in a gene involved in X inactivation
C. a mutation in the androgen receptor gene
D. They likely do not carry a mutation but may have been premature babies.
E. a mutation in the SRY gene
Ans: C. a mutation in the androgen receptor gene
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