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Part 1 of "Science & Sexuality." You don't believe that "Adam and Eve" story, do you? Did Eve come from Adam? Or did Adam come from Eve? This is a physiologist's refutation of the biblical binary sexual system. Click on the next 9 slideshows in numerical order for the rest of this scientific update on human sexuality.
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1) Sex determination involves the factors that determine whether an individual develops as male or female, while sex differentiation is the actual developmental processes leading to sex organs and secondary sex characteristics.
2) In humans and other mammals, females have two X chromosomes (XX) and are called the homogametic sex, while males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY) and are called the heterogametic sex.
3) Fertilization determines sex, with an X-bearing sperm resulting in an XX female zygote and a Y-bearing sperm resulting in an XY
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The Beginning of Life
Male & Female
Twins
Genotype & Phenotype
Disorders
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Genetic Code
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Nucleus
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C - cytosine
G – guanine
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Genome
Full set of genes with instructions to make a living organism
Genomes exist for each species
Video about Genes
5
The Beginning of Life
Two Parents, Millions of Gametes
Gamete
Reproductive cell
Sperm or Ovum
Each contains 23 pairs
Zygote
Cell formed with union of Sperm & Ovum
Produce a new individual with 23 chromosomes from each parent
Conception
http://predictingbabygender.info/tag/intercourse-timing/
Matching genes
Genotype
Organism’s entire genetic inheritance, or genetic potential.
Homozygous (same zygote)
Two genes of one pair that are exactly the same in every letter of their code
Heterozygous
Two genes of one pair that differ in some way
Usually not an issue
Male of Female?
Humans usually possess
46 chromosomes
44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes
SEX chromosome = 23rd pair
Female – XX
Male – XY
Mother’s contain X
Father’s may have X or Y
X chrom. Is larger & more genes
Y contain SRY,
making male hormones & organs
It's a girl!
Uncertain Sex
“ambiguous genitals,” = child's sex is not abundantly clear
a quick analysis of the chromosomes is needed, to make sure there are exactly 46 and to see whether the 23rd pair is XY or XX
shown here a baby boy (left) and girl (right).
Too Many Boys?
Is sex selection the parents’ right or a social wrong?
Preference for boys in many areas of world
Ways to prevent female birth
Inactivating X sperm before conception
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
Aborting XX fetuses
My Strength, My Daughter
slogan these girls in New Delhi are shouting at a demonstration against abortion of female fetuses in India
The current sex ratio of children in India suggests that this campaign has not convinced every couple.
New Cells
Within hours of conception
23 pairs of chromosomes carrying all the genes duplicate, forming two complete sets of the genome
Two sets.
Chapter 3 The New GeneticsAlma Villanueva, MACalifornia S.docx
Chapter 3:
The New Genetics
Alma Villanueva, MA
California State University, Los Angeles
Overview
Genetic Code
The Beginning of Life
Male & Female
Twins
Genotype & Phenotype
Disorders
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Code
Cells
Basic unit of life
Trillions!
Nucleus
Chromosomes
Thread– like structures made up of DNA & protein
23 pairs
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid)
2 strands twisted in a double helix
Chemical composition of molecules that contain the genes
Contains all of the information required to build/maintain the cell
3
Genes
Small section of the chromosome
18,000 – 23,000 genes
Each gene provides a unique recipe to make a protein
4 bases
Code for your traits
A - adenine
T - thymine
C - cytosine
G – guanine
Only 4 possible pairs
A-T; T-A; C-G; G-C
http://mybrainnotes.com/brain-dna-behavior.html
4
Allele
A variation of a gene
Example: the gene for eye color has several variations (alleles); an allele for blue eye color or an allele for brown eyes
Everyone inherits alleles from sperm & ovum
Genetic diversity
Distinguishes each person
Allows the human species to adapt to pressures of the environment
Genome
Full set of genes with instructions to make a living organism
Genomes exist for each species
Video about Genes
5
The Beginning of Life
Two Parents, Millions of Gametes
Gamete
Reproductive cell
Sperm or Ovum
Each contains 23 pairs
Zygote
Cell formed with union of Sperm & Ovum
Produce a new individual with 23 chromosomes from each parent
Conception
http://predictingbabygender.info/tag/intercourse-timing/
Matching genes
Genotype
Organism’s entire genetic inheritance, or genetic potential.
Homozygous (same zygote)
Two genes of one pair that are exactly the same in every letter of their code
Heterozygous
Two genes of one pair that differ in some way
Usually not an issue
Male of Female?
Humans usually possess
46 chromosomes
44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes
SEX chromosome = 23rd pair
Female – XX
Male – XY
Mother’s contain X
Father’s may have X or Y
X chrom. Is larger & more genes
Y contain SRY,
making male hormones & organs
It's a girl!
Uncertain Sex
“ambiguous genitals,” = child's sex is not abundantly clear
a quick analysis of the chromosomes is needed, to make sure there are exactly 46 and to see whether the 23rd pair is XY or XX
shown here a baby boy (left) and girl (right).
Too Many Boys?
Is sex selection the parents’ right or a social wrong?
Preference for boys in many areas of world
Ways to prevent female birth
Inactivating X sperm before conception
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
Aborting XX fetuses
My Strength, My Daughter
slogan these girls in New Delhi are shouting at a demonstration against abortion of female fetuses in India
The current sex ratio of children in India suggests that this campaign has not convinced every couple.
New Cells
Within hours of conception
23 pairs of chromosomes carrying all the genes duplicate, forming two complete sets of the genome
Two sets ...
Matters of sex
Dr. Wiskott noted an inherited condition in a German family that affected three boys who died of the same illness involving bruising, eczema, bloody diarrhea, and infections. The boys died from bleeding in their digestive tracts and blood infections. Dr. Wiskott observed that the condition seemed to only affect boys in the family and was inherited in nature.
Cognitive, behavioral and personality profiles
This study examined the cognitive, behavioral, and personality profiles of male monozygotic triplets who were discordant for sexual orientation. One brother was homosexual (HM) while the other two were heterosexual (HT1 and HT2). The triplets participated in a battery of tests measuring cognitive abilities, personality traits, speech characteristics, and physical traits. The study aimed to determine if HM's profile would differ from his heterosexual brothers, as predicted by theories that biological factors like prenatal hormones influence sexual orientation and related traits. Examining monozygotic triplets discordant for sexual orientation provided a unique opportunity to study potential biological influences while controlling for genetic factors.
berlin v 12 september 2015
1) The document discusses how advances in genomic science have led to new questions about the impact of biological sex on gene expression and phenotypes.
2) It raises questions about whether nature or nurture defines phenotypes and whether we will be able to modify the impact of biological sex on gene expression.
3) The document also examines questions around variations in sexual identity, including the mechanisms that produce intersex conditions, transgender identities, and sexual orientations.
Homosexuality, birth order, and evolution (2)
This journal article proposes that homosexuality can be explained by a polygenetic trait influenced by multiple genes. During development, these genes shift male brain development in a more feminine direction. While single alleles may produce homosexuality, carriers of these alleles who are heterosexual tend to be better fathers and more attractive mates. There is a balanced polymorphism where the feminizing effects in heterosexuals offsets the reproductive disadvantages of these alleles contributing to homosexuality. The birth order effect on homosexuality may be a byproduct of a mechanism that shifts later-born sons' personalities more femininely, reducing competition with brothers.
DISORDERS OF SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT
The document discusses normal sexual differentiation and disorders of sexual differentiation. It describes the process of normal sexual differentiation including chromosomal, gonadal, ductal, and genital differentiation. It also discusses several common disorders of sexual differentiation including congenital adrenal hyperplasia, androgen insensitivity syndrome, mixed gonadal dysgenesis, and others. Specific conditions discussed in more detail include Klinefelter syndrome, Turner syndrome, XX maleness, and mixed gonadal dysgenesis.
Gender Stereotypes and other Gender Biases
This document discusses gender stereotypes and biases. It notes that gender stereotypes are beliefs associated with males and females, and that prejudice and discrimination can arise from these stereotypes. Throughout history, women have often been invisible or portrayed negatively in many domains like philosophy, religion, mythology, and language. More recently, stereotypes associate women with traits like warmth and empathy (communion) while men are seen as more confident and ambitious (agency). However, in recent decades women have increased in perceived agency as well. The document also discusses how biology influences gender differences, noting factors like genetics, hormones, brain structure and activity, and processing differences between male and female brains.
Development of the male and female genital tracts
The document discusses the development of the male and female genital tracts. It begins with an overview that the gonads arise from mesoderm and the genital ducts arise from paired mesonephric and paramesonephric ducts. The mesonephric ducts develop into male genital ducts if the SRY gene is present, while the paramesonephric ducts develop into female genital ducts if SRY is absent. It then goes into detail about the development of the testes, ovaries, and genital ducts in both sexes.
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1 How Many Sexes Are There
- 1. Science & Sexuality By Veronica Drantz, PhD © 2008 A refutation of the binary sexual system exemplified by the Adam & Eve story
- 2. Genesis Story Is BAD BIOLOGY and Causes Too Much Suffering! Muslim Adam & Eve
- 4. How Many Sexes Are There?
- 5. Human Chromosomes 23 Pairs XX (Female), XY (Male) Ganong, William F. REVIEW OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY 22 nd ed. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill (2005)
- 9. Barr Body in Typical Female Cells Ganong, William F. REVIEW OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY 22 nd ed. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill (2005)
- 10. Sexual Differentiation of Internal Genitalia Ganong, William F. REVIEW OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY 22 nd ed. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill (2005)
- 11. Sexual Differentiation of External Genitalia Ganong, William F. REVIEW OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY 22 nd ed. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill (2005)
- 12. Sexual Development in Mammals Ganong, William F. REVIEW OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY 22 nd ed. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill (2005)
- 13. Puberty Ganong, William F. REVIEW OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY 22 nd ed. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill (2005)
- 14. Male Testosterone Levels Ganong, William F. REVIEW OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY 22 nd ed. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill (2005)
- 15. Puberty Alteration in typical women Ganong, William F. REVIEW OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY 22 nd ed. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill (2005) Female Secondary Sex Characteristic Cause Genitalia Enlargement of breasts, uterus, vagina Estrogen Voice larynx retains prepubertal proportions; high-pitched voice Lack of testicular androgens Hair less body hair, more scalp hair, flat-topped pubic hair pattern Lack of testicular androgens Pubic and axillary hair Androgen Mental Interest in sex Androgen Body Conformation Narrow shoulders, broad hips, thighs that converge, arms that diverge (wide carrying angle), female distribution of fat in breasts & buttocks Lack of testicular androgens Skin Sebaceous glands more fluid (inhibit acne) Estrogen