Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characters in females?

Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Testosterone

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Insulin

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Estrogen

Estrogen and progesterone are the sex hormones in females. Estrogen is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characters in females and progesterone is required to maintain pregnancy and delivery.

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