A fetus that is chromosomally male (XY) nevertheless develops female external genitalia. This could happen because the fetus
A) lacks estrogen receptors.
B) lacks androgen receptors.
C) has an excess of estrogen receptors.
D) has congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
E) has excess estrogen from the mother, which drives fetal development in a female direction.
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