Why is SRY considered to be a master gene? What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: SRY is one of 78 genes found on the Y chromosome. It is responsible for the development of
testes, the products of which produce male secondary sexual characteristics. If the SRY gene
is mutated, the developing embryo will appear female and develop female sexual features;
therefore, SRY is the master gene for male sexual traits.

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