VGO-0227
QUESTION
The intersexual characteristic of a male pseudohermaphrodites?
OPTIONS
(A) Phenotypically resemble males but have ovaries
(B) Phenotypically resemble females but have testes
(C) Have both testes and ovaries
(D) Does not have both testes and ovaries
ANSWER
(B) Phenotypically resemble females but have testes
EXPLANATION
The traditional term male pseudohermaphrodite describes an animal with testes but incompletely masculinized or female-like external genital characteristics. An animal with ovaries and male-like external anatomy fits the converse traditional category. Presence of both ovarian and testicular tissue defines ovotesticular development, historically true hermaphroditism. The option naming female-like appearance with testes therefore matches the requested gonadal classification.
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