An example of a primary sex characteristic is ________,while ________ are an example of a secondary sex characteristic.
A) estrogen; the external genitals
B) wide hips; internal sex organs
C) a deep voice; the gonads
D) the gonads; enlarged breasts
E) a beard; the external genitals

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Primary sex characteristics are the physical features related to reproduction (i.e. the gonads) and secondary sex characteristics are physical features that differentiate males and females beyond reproductive organs (i.e. breast development). Therefore, the gonads would be an example of a primary sex characteristic while enlarged breasts would be an example of a secondary sex characteristic.

An Example of a Primary Sex Characteristic Is ________,While ________

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