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The age at which males and females attain sexual maturity is called ____

A

ageing

B

growth

C

puberty

D

spurt

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for the term that describes the age at which males and females reach sexual maturity. 2. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - Aging - Growth - Puberty - Sport 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Aging**: This refers to the process of getting older and does not specifically relate to sexual maturity. - **Growth**: This refers to the physical increase in size and does not specifically denote sexual maturity. - **Puberty**: This is the stage in life when a child's body undergoes significant changes, leading to sexual maturity. It is characterized by the development of secondary sexual characteristics and the ability to reproduce. - **Sport**: This does not relate to the biological process of reaching sexual maturity. 4. **Select the Correct Answer**: Based on the analysis, the correct term that describes the age at which males and females attain sexual maturity is **Puberty**. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question is **Puberty**. ---
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