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SRY [¦es¦är′wī] (genetics) The male sex-determining gene on the Y chromosome in mammals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If the Sry gene is present on the Y chromosome, it will, when activated, trigger a complex cascade of hormonal events that ultimately results in the birth of a baby boy with all of the requisite male equipment in place and functioning properly. That stretch of mouse DNA, which they dubbed Sry, resembles the human SRY gene. Others agree, but all concur that final confirmation depends upon an upcoming series of experiments in which scientists will try to create make mice by inserting the SRY gene into female mouse embryos. |
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