The combined factors of biological characteristics, gender roles, and sexual orientation create a person's

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Sexual identity refers to an individual's sense of self as it relates to their sexual attraction, behavior, and orientation. Biological characteristics, gender roles, and sexual orientation are all factors that contribute to an individual's sexual identity. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

Option B, sexuality, is a more general term that encompasses an individual's sexual attraction, behavior, and orientation, but does not specifically refer to their sense of self.

Option C, genetic heritage, is not directly related to an individual's sexual identity, although biology and genetics do play a role.

Option D, social identity, refers to an individual's sense of self in relation to social group membership and may be influenced by factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation, but is not specifically related to sexual identity.

The Combined Factors of Biological Characteristics, Gender Roles, and Sexual