It Is Possible for an Individual to Be Genotypically One

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Essay

It is possible for an individual to be genotypically one gender but phenotypically the opposite gender.Suppose an individual is genotypically male (XY)but has developed as a female.Explain what has happened and when it might have happened.

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Definitions:

Gender Differences

Variations in the opinions, behaviors, abilities, and personal development of men and women, often influenced by social, cultural, and biological factors.

Sexual Orientation

A person's pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, defined by the gender(s) to which a person is attracted.

Regretted

Having felt sorrow, disappointment, or dissatisfaction about something that one wishes could have been different.

Sexually Active

Engaging in sexual behavior or activities, often implying regular involvement in sexual intercourse or activities.