The term sex implies __________ for the characteristics of males and females while the term gender implies that characteristics of males and females may be due to __________.
A. a chromosomal basis; an individual's genetics
B. an individual's genetics; a chromosomal basis
C. a biological basis; cultural and social beliefs
D. social and cultural beliefs; a biological basis
Answer: C
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