Hormone which helps in metamorphosis in insects is

Pheromone

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Thyroxine

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Ecdysone

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Solution

The correct option is B Ecdysone
Metamorphosis is the process of developmental stages of an organism after birth or hatching. Ecdysone is a steroid hormone which is secreted from prothoracic glands of insects and controls ecdysis (metamorphosis). It is produced by prothoracic glands of insects and helps in molting.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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