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Development of mammary gland is a secondary sexual characteristic of adolescence.

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The correct option is A True
Primary sexual characteristics are formed in humans during their embryonic stage and get differentiated later. Whereas secondary characteristics start to develop during adolescence under the influence of the hormones released by the body. Mammary gland development is a secondary sexual characteristic and it happens during adolescence.

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