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Question
Which biological mechanism establishes whether an individual develops as male or female based on genetic or chromosomal factors?
Options
Sex determination
Sex differentiation
Gonadal development
Gamete formation
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Solution
Sex determination is the biological mechanism by which the sex (male or female) of an individual is established based on genetic or chromosomal factors. This process occurs during fertilization and is distinct from sex differentiation, which involves the physical development of sexual characteristics after sex has been determined.
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