Barbara was born female, which refers to her__________ ; she acts very feminine, which refers to her __________.

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The term "sex" refers to the biological characteristics that define an individual as male or female, such as chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs. The term "gender" refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female. Therefore, Barbara's sex is female, while her gender is feminine. Option A is incorrect as it reverses the definitions, option B is incorrect as sociobiology is not relevant to this context, and option D is incorrect as genealogy refers to the study of family history and has no relevance to Barbara's sex or gender.

Barbara Was Born Female, Which Refers to Her__________ ; She