Phenotypically, a female (XX) mouse embryo that was transformed with a small piece of a Y chromosome bearing the Sry gene would develop as
A) a female.
B) a male initially, then revert to female after birth.
C) a female initially, then revert to male after birth.
D) a male.
E) intersex.

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The Sry gene on the Y chromosome is responsible for initiating male sex determination, so the presence of Sry would cause the embryo to develop as a male.

Phenotypically, a Female (XX) Mouse Embryo That Was Transformed with a Small