Twins, Jake and Molly, age 15, are both athletic. Which of the following is probably true?
A) Jake's gains in gross-motor performance are slow and gradual.
B) Molly is experiencing a dramatic spurt in strength, speed, and endurance.
C) By mid-adolescence, Jake will run faster and throw farther than Molly.
D) By late-adolescence, Molly will jump farther than Jake.

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During mid-adolescence, boys typically experience greater gains in strength, speed, and endurance compared to girls, leading to boys generally running faster and throwing farther than girls.

Twins, Jake and Molly, Age 15, Are Both Athletic