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The phenotype of an early-stage human embryo is considered sexually indifferent. Explain why this is so even though the embryo’s genotypic sex is already fixed.

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter17: Development And Aging

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Problem 2SQ: During cleavage, the _______ is converted to a ball of cells, which in turn is transformed into the...

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