Schenk's Theory: The Determination of Sex

"Schenk's Theory: The Determination of Sex" by Samuel Leopold Schenk is a scientific exploration into how an organism's sex is determined. It looks closely at reproduction and cell growth, while also exploring how things outside the body can affect the sex of an offspring. The writing aims to give information to other scientists and help start more studies in this area. The book starts by saying that we can see the differences in sex early on when the organism is just starting to grow, specifically focusing on the egg cell and its role in defining the future sex. Schenk also goes over theories that came before, considering if things like food and the environment can change whether a male or female is formed, also noting how complex and different sex development is and hinting at ways science might be able to change it.