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Online notes for Class 8 Science : Age of Adolescence Takshila Learning brings a whole collection of the important topics and subject matter for  Class 8th Science . We aim to provide the complete details to help students build a robust base and excel in exams. In this article, we will discuss Adolescence and Puberty. Adolescence and Puberty The transition from the childhood to adulthood is called adolescence. As per WHO (world health organization), adolescence is a period of life between 10 to 19 years of age. Adolescence is the period where the female and male reproductive organs are maturing and start to function. Female reproductive organs began to produce egg or ovum and male reproductive organs began to produce sperms. Another change is the development of breast in girls and facial hair in boys. This characteristic distinguishes between males and females. Puberty is the time of growth in which an individual becomes sexually mature, achieves reproductive matur