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When she was conceived, both of Libby's parents contributed an X chromosome, which defined her ________. As she grew up, she experienced herself as being a typical young woman, which defined her ________.

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Answer:

Sex, Gender

Step-by-step explanation:

Each offspring inherit one chromosome from each set of chromosomes (from both parents), one from father and one from mother. In libby's case, if she inherit x chromosome from both parents, these chromosomes define her sex.

Sex in case of humans,

XX= female

XY= male

As given, Lilly inherit x chromosomes from both of her parents so grew up as a women.

As libby grew up, her sex defines her gender.

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