"The difference lies in the chromosomes. **Every human has 46 chromosomes, divided into pairs**. In a female, the 23rd pair consists of two X chromosomes. A male only has one X chromosome, the second is replaced by a small stump, known as the Y chromosome – the male chromosome." ([Location 211](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B089QJDCV4&location=211)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[gender]], [[sexuality]], [[human-biology]] **Source** -- [[20250426112058 - B - Members Club]]