In a developing fetus, what influences whether it is going to become male or female? What influences the cells to start building male or female organs?

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In a developing fetus, what influences whether it is going to become male or female? What influences the cells to start building male or female organs?

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Answer 1

Hormones and chemical gradients.

Remember that whichever sperm fertilized the egg already decided the genetic profile wherever there’s an X or Y chromosome.

The SRY gene specifically regulates male vs female and helps activate other genes.