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Sex Characteristics

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Definition: Those characteristics that distinguish one SEX from the other. The primary sex characteristics are the OVARIES and TESTES and their related hormones. Secondary sex characteristics are those which are masculine or feminine but not directly related to reproduction.  note SEX DETERMINATION PROCESSES; SEX DIFFERENTIATION; SEX DISTRIBUTION; and SEX FACTORS are also available   
See Also Sex 		Other names Sex Dimorphism; Sex Differences; Sex Dimorphisms; Sex Difference; Sex Characteristic; Dimorphisms, Sex; Dimorphism, Sex; Differences, Sex; Difference, Sex; Characteristics, Sex; Characteristic, Sex
 
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CCLS4 protein, white campion  0   *Plant Proteins Sex Characteristics. Plant Mol Biol 1997 Dec;35(6):1009-14

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