You perform an experiment whereby you place a compound into a pond, and after some time, you find increased numbers of "masculinized" females from all species of fish. You correctly predict that this compound
A) must have a similar structure to that of estrogen.
B) may activate the enzyme aromatase.
C) binds to and activates estrogen receptors.
D) may be structurally similar to testosterone.

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The compound likely mimics or is similar to testosterone, a male hormone, which could cause the masculinization of female fish.

You Perform an Experiment Whereby You Place a Compound into a Pond