Question

Name the specific term used for characteristics that help to distinguish adult males from females and give examples of these characteristics as well. [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

1. The physical feature which help to differentiate between the male and the female individuals are called secondary sexual characteristics.
Examples of such characteristics are as follows:
2. In males: growth of pubic hair, beard and moustaches, hair on chest and under arms and deepening of voice also Adam’s apple in some boys.
3. In females: enlargement of breasts and hips, growth of pubic hair and hair under arms etc.