SRY gene

SRY gene

Sex-determining region Y gene. A gene on the Y chromosome which, if present and functioning, causes the undifferentiated sex organs of an animal embryo to become testes. These then produce the hormone testosterone which, in turn, causes the development of masculine physical traits.

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