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In biology, '''sex''' refers to the categorization of organisms (or their parts) with regard to the role they play in reproduction.  When a species reproduces sexually, it usually does so by producing one of two types of gamete that have to come together to form a new member of the species.  One type of gamete is large and non-mobile (ova), whereas the other type is small and motile (sperm).  When an organism or an organ produces large and non-mobile gametes, it is called '''female'''.  If it produces small and motile gametes, it is called '''male'''.
In biology, '''sex''' refers to the categorization of organisms (or their parts) with regard to the role they play in reproduction.  When a species reproduces sexually, it usually does so by producing one of two types of gamete that have to come together to form a new member of the species.  One type of gamete is large and non-mobile (ova), whereas the other type is small and motile (sperm).  When an organism or an organ produces large and non-mobile gametes, it is called '''female'''.  If it produces small and motile gametes, it is called '''male'''.


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