Ecdysone, the hormone controlling moulting in insects, is secreted by ______

Corpora allata

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Prothoracic glands

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Corpora cardiaca

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is C Prothoracic glands
B. Prothoracic glands
EXPLANATION: Ecdysone is a steroid hormone. It is secreted from prothoracic glands of insects. Ecdysone stimulates metamorphosis and regulates molting in insects when it is in the active form.

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