Which Statement Concerning the Timing of Puberty in Males and Females

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Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the timing of puberty in males and females is true?

• A) The onset of menarche in females typically occurs a few years prior to the typical onset of spermarche in males.
• B) The onset of menarche in females typically occurs a few years after to the typical onset of spermarche in males.
• C) The onset of menarche in females typically occurs around the same time as the onset of spermarche in males.
• D) The onset of menarche in females typically occurs almost a decade after the typical onset of spermarche in males.

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Definitions:

Atom

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting the nucleus.

Molecule

The smallest particle in a chemical element or compound that has the chemical properties of that element or compound, consisting of two or more atoms bonded together.

Constitutional Isomer

Molecules with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms in space.

Empirical Formula

The simplest positive integer ratio of atoms present in a compound, not indicating the actual bonding of the atoms.