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Question
Differentiate Intersexes from Supersexes.
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Solution
| Intersexes | Supersexes |
| Intersexes refers to the individuals having the characteristics of both female and male sexes and their sexual anatomy does not seem to fit the typical definition of male or female. | Supersexes ar formed as a result of an abnormal combination of sex chromosomes. Example: Super males in humans human beings have 44+XYY chromosomes. |
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