V The property or quality by which organisms are

classified as female or male on the basis of their

reproductive organs and functions.

V the sum of the structural, functional, and behavioral

characteristics of organisms that are involved in
reproduction marked by the union of gametes and
that distinguish males and females
V Typical:
~ The cells of a female body contain two X chromosomes ( XX )
~ The cells of a male body contains one X and one Y chromosome
( XY )

V ñtypical:
In rare case, there are problematic exceptions.
V dor Example:
Combinations like XXY or XYY or XXX.
Individuals born with these exceptional chromosome
combinations have various problems of physical
development or are infertile
V TYPICñ :
The female body has ovaries (female gonads or sex glands
The male body has testicles (male gonads or sex glands)

V ñTYPICñ :
In rare case, ovarian and testicular tissue is found in the same
body