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Gonad, indifferent
In embryonic life, the gonad in males and females is initially identical. This gonad is said to be 'indifferent' before it differentiates into a definitive testis or ovary. An indifferent gonad becomes a testis if the embryo has a Y…
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- Indifferent gonad In embryonic life, the gonad in males and females is initially identical. This gonad is said to be…
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