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What gene on the Y chromosome starts the embryo on the path to becoming male?
2.SRY turns the gonads into testes and the testes begin production of hormones. What cells of the testes produce the male hormone, testosterone?
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- hcbiochemLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
SRY is the gene that starts the embryo on the path to becoming male
2. Leydig cells produce testosterone
- 8 years ago
Testosterone is produced by specialized endocrine cells in the testes called interstitial cells or "cells of Leydig".
These cells are found in between the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
Source(s): My high school biology
