The prenatal development of the external male genitalia requires the presence of
A) estradiol.
B) melatonin.
C) alpha-fetoprotein.
D) dihydrotestosterone.
E) anti-Müllerian hormone.

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The development of the external male genitalia is dependent on the presence of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone produced by the testes. Without DHT, the genitalia would develop female characteristics.

The Prenatal Development of the External Male Genitalia Requires the Presence