In the absence of __________ the fetus becomes a female.
A) teratogens
B) androgens
C) estrogens
D) norepinephrine
E) progesterones

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In the absence of androgens, which are male sex hormones, the fetus develops female characteristics by default. This is because the development of male genitalia and secondary sexual characteristics requires the presence of androgens, such as testosterone.

In the Absence of __________ the Fetus Becomes a Female