Questions: Sex is defined as the biological and physiological characteristics (in contrast to the behaviors) that define men and women.
Transcript text: Sex is defined as the biological and physiological characteristics (in contrast to the behaviors) that define men and women.
Solution
The answer is the first one: Sex.
Explanation for each option:
Sex: This term refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women, such as chromosomes, hormone levels, and reproductive/sexual anatomy. Therefore, it is the correct answer.
Gender: This term refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, and expectations that a society considers appropriate for men and women. It is more about social and cultural differences rather than biological ones, making it the incorrect answer in this context.
Summary:
The term that defines the biological and physiological characteristics (in contrast to the behaviors) that define men and women is "Sex."