The process that leads to sexual maturity is

A) puberty.
B) puberty rites.
C) adolescence.
D) the secular trend.

Sexual Maturity

The stage in an organism's life cycle when it becomes capable of reproductive activity.

Puberty Rites

Traditional ceremonies that mark the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Secular Trend

Trend that can be seen only by observing several generations, such as the trend toward earlier attainment of adult height and sexual maturity, which began a century ago in some countries.