Multiple Choice
A newborn presents with somewhat ambiguous external genitalia. The genitalia appear as an enlarged clitoris and a scrotum-like structure that appears to result from labial fusion. An ultrasound reveals normal ovarian development. The karyotype is 46 XX. The findings are most likely due to a deficiency in which one of the following enzymes?
A) 11 -hydroxylase
B) 16 -hydroxylase
C) 17 -hydroxylase
D) 21 -hydroxylase
E) 3 -hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
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