Question

I am a 15 years old boy. My sister is 2 years younger to me but she is taller than me. How did this happen?

• A. My sister has more efficient growth hormones than me.
• B. Initially girls grow faster than boys during adolescence.
• C. I will remain shorter than my sister throughout life.
• D. I am not eating healthy food.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Initially girls grow faster than boys during adolescence.

During adolescence, girls grow faster initially. But, by the end of the puberty, boys catch up.