Claire has an XY chromosome pattern, but has grown up and developed the genital appearance of a female. Claire most likely has _____.
A) androgen insensitivity
B) cortisol insensitivity
C) hermaphrodite syndrome
D) adrenal hyperplasia

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Androgen insensitivity is a condition where a person with XY chromosomes has genitalia and physical appearance of a female due to reduced sensitivity to testosterone, which is essential for male genital development. The other options - cortisol insensitivity, hermaphrodite syndrome, and adrenal hyperplasia - do not directly relate to the development of genital appearance in individuals with XY chromosomes.

Claire Has an XY Chromosome Pattern, but Has Grown Up