Comparisons of hormone production in boys and girls show that
A)before puberty,boys have higher levels of estrogens than do girls.
B)from puberty on,boys and girls produce the same amounts of androgens and estrogens.
C)before puberty,girls have higher levels of estrogens than do boys.
D)from puberty on,boys produce more androgens and girls produce more estrogens.

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Before puberty, boys and girls have similar levels of hormones. However, from puberty on, there is a significant increase in hormone production in both boys and girls. Boys produce more androgens such as testosterone, while girls produce more estrogens such as estradiol. Therefore, option D, "from puberty on, boys produce more androgens and girls produce more estrogens, is the best choice.

Comparisons of Hormone Production in Boys and Girls Show That