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Accessory sex character is...

Accessory sex character is

A

Beard

B

Breast

C

Moustaches

D

All the above.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Accessory Sex Characteristics**: Accessory sex characteristics refer to the secondary sexual traits that develop during puberty in males and females. These traits are influenced by sex hormones. 2. **Identifying the Hormones**: In males, the primary hormone responsible for the development of these characteristics is testosterone. In females, it is estrogen. 3. **Examples of Accessory Sex Characteristics**: - In males: - Beard - Mustache - Adam's apple - In females: - Development of breasts - Broadening of the pelvis 4. **Analyzing the Options**: - A. Deer: This is not a characteristic but an animal. - B. Breast: This is an accessory sex characteristic in females. - C. Moustache: This is an accessory sex characteristic in males. - D. All of the above: This option includes both breasts and mustaches, which are accessory sex characteristics. 5. **Conclusion**: Since both breasts and mustaches are indeed accessory sex characteristics, the correct answer is option D, "All of the above." **Final Answer**: D. All of the above. ---
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