The hormone which controls the development of male secondary sexual characters is called ________________.

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Testosterone:
Testosterone is a sex hormone that is secreted by the testes. In males, it is produced by the testes.
Testosterone is an androgen, which means it regulates the development of male characteristics.
It stimulates secondary sexual characteristics in men. These characteristics include the growth of a beard, growth of a mustache, a hoarse voice, etc.
Final answer: The hormone which controls the development of male secondary sexual character is called Testosterone.

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