Metamorphosis of insects is regulated through hormone

Pheromone

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Thyroxine

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Ecdysone

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Ecdysone
Metamorphosis is controlled by ecdysone hormone which is a prothoracicotropic hormone. It is secreted by the prothoracic gland and triggers moulting. It activates tissue to promote metamorphosis. Pheromone is a chemical in animals produces which changes the behaviour of another animal of same species while thyroxine helps in the metamorphosis in frogs.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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