The development of adult characteristics in a moulting insect is promoted by
A
Thyroxine
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B
Ecdysone
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C
Pheromone
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Ecdysone Ecdysone is a steroidal prohormone of the major insect molting hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone, which is secreted from the prothoracic glands. It triggers moulting and metamorphosis in insects.
Thyroxine is thyroid hormone, that stimulates body metabolism and helps regulate body growth and development.
Pheromone is a chemical screted by an animal, that influences the behavior or development of other members of the same species.