Asked by Derrick Skinner on Jun 27, 2024

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Certain individuals with a Y chromosome develop into females because testosterone is unable to induce the formation of male sexual characteristics. This is most likely due to a defect in

A) the signaling molecule.
B) the receptor.
C) the transduction pathway.
D) the target protein.
E) the Y chromosome.

Transduction Pathway

A series of molecular interactions in which a signal is transmitted from the cell's surface to its interior, leading to a cellular response.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone critical for the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.

Y Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes in mammals, including humans, responsible for determining male sex characteristics and inherited paternally.

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Christina WiebelJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The defect is most likely in the receptor for testosterone, since testosterone is not able to induce the formation of male sexual characteristics.