The development of primary sex characteristics is evidenced byA rapid change in height and weight-Changes in the distribution of fat-Growth and development of the breasts-Growth and development of the ovaries-

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Standard VIII

Biology

Physical Changes at Puberty

The developme...

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The development of primary sex characteristics is evidenced by

A rapid change in height and weight.

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Growth and development of the breasts.

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Growth and development of the ovaries.

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Changes in the distribution of fat.

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The correct option is D Growth and development of the ovaries.
Primary sexual characteristics are the physical characteristics directly involved in reproduction, such as the sex organs such as the testes, ovaries, and external genitalia. Thus the development of primary sex characteristics is evidenced by growth and development of the ovaries.

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