.......... marks the beginning of the reproductive period.

Puberty

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Menopause

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Adolescence

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Puberty
Puberty is the process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction. Puberty thus marks the beginning of the reproductive period. Adolescence is the period of transition during which a child grows and matures into an adult. An adolescent is any person between 10 and 19 years of age.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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