Biological sex refers to the classification of an individual as male or female based on biological characteristics These encompass reproductive organs, chromosomes, and hormones. Let’s unpack some of the most common misconceptions and work our way toward a more scientifically grounded understanding of what biological sex truly means. The national institutes of health defines biological sex (“assigned sex”) as “a multidimensional biological construct based on anatomy, physiology, genetics, and hormones,” also referred to by some as “sex traits.” all animals, including humans, have a sex. In the united states, most people are assigned both a biological sex and gender at birth based on their chromosomes and reproductive organs However, there is an important distinction between biological sex and gender.
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