Which book of Eugenides involves a missing chromosome?
The Virgin Suicides
Chroma
Middlesex
The Lost Gene
Answer
**Middlesex**, by Jeffrey Eugenides, tells the story of Calliope Stephanides, a hermaphrodite born with both male and female reproductive organs due to a rare genetic condition known as androgen insensitivity syndrome. The novel follows Callie's journey of self-discovery and acceptance as she navigates the challenges of living with a unique body and identity.
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