At the core of the differences between gender and sex is the chromosomal information transmitted at the moment a child is conceived.The mother contributes an X chromosome and if the father contributes a Y chromosome,a
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The presence of a Y chromosome from the father leads to the development of male genitalia and reproductive structures, leading to the production of a male embryo. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is incorrect as sexual orientation is determined later in life and not at the moment of conception. Option C and D are incorrect as they do not fully take into account the role of chromosomal information in determining biological sex.

At the Core of the Differences Between Gender and Sex