Asked by Selam Feaster on May 11, 2024

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An example of a primary sex characteristic is

A) reproductive organs.
B) facial hair.
C) body hair.
D) bone structure.

Primary Sex Characteristic

The biological and physical characteristics that are directly involved in reproduction, such as the genitals and reproductive organs.

Reproductive Organs

Organs involved in the reproduction process, including in females the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina, and in males the testes, vas deferens, and penis.

Facial Hair

Hair growth on the face, occurring typically in men, ranging from mustaches and beards to sideburns, reflecting personal and cultural significance.

  • Discern the variance between sex, which is biologically determined, and gender, which is defined by social constructs.
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Ronia PolicardMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Primary sex characteristics are those directly related to reproductive organs, which include the testes and penis in males and the ovaries and uterus in females. The other options listed (facial hair, body hair, and bone structure) are examples of secondary sex characteristics, which are indirectly related to reproduction and develop during puberty.