szexdetermining
Szexdetermining is a term that refers to the biological processes by which the sex of an individual organism is established. This can occur in various ways across different species. In many mammals, including humans, sex is determined by sex chromosomes. Females typically possess two X chromosomes (XX), while males typically possess one X and one Y chromosome (XY). The presence of the Y chromosome, which carries specific genes like SRY, usually triggers male development.
In some other species, sex determination is based on environmental factors. For example, in many reptiles, the