Question

How are general growth and sexual maturation different from
each other?

NCERT Class X
Science - Exemplar Problems

Chapter_SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER-II

Answer 1

Answer: General growth and sexual maturation are different from each other in many senses. General growth is all about attaining physical maturity in which the organism undergoes through various stages to become an adult. Once the physical growth is complete, it lays the foundation for sexual maturity. Sexual maturity is related to preparing the body for physical and psychological responsibilities related to reproduction.

Answer 2

general growth refers to different type of developmental process in the body like increase in height weight gain changes in shape and size of this of the body during this phase is the reproductive organs develop at a slower rate





during sexual maturity the changes that occur prepare the body for sexual reproduction these are specific changes reflect at puberty like cracking of voice new hair pattern development of breast in the female etc