The characteristics that help in distinguishing a male from a female are known as secondary sexual characteristics.
Which of the following secondary sexual characteristics is observed only in females?

Growth of underarm hair

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Development of breasts

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Growth of facial hair

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Enlargement of larynx

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The correct option is B Development of breasts
Secondary sexual characteristics are any physical characteristic developing at puberty which distinguishes between the sexes. Development of breasts is a secondary sexual characteristics that is observed only in females it is observed at the time of puberty.

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The characteristics that help in distinguishing a male from a female are known as secondary sexual characteristics. Which of the following secondary sexual characteristics is observed only in females?

The characteristics that help in distinguishing a male from a female are known as secondary sexual characteristics.
Which of the following secondary sexual characteristics is observed only in females?