The SRY gene provides instructions for making a protein called the sex-determining
region Y protein. This protein starts processes that cause a fetus to develop male
gonads and prevent the development of female reproductive structures.
Source:
"SRY Gene: MedlinePlus Genetics." MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine,
18 Aug. 2020, medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/sry/#function.
17. If a fetus has the chromosomes XY, but the SRY gene is non-functioning, then the
baby will be born genetically ____ and physically ____.
female, male
male, female
female, female
male, male