The molting hormone ecdysone belongs to the category of

Amines

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Long chain peptides

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Steroids

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Fatty acids

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Solution

The correct option is B Steroids
Ecdysone is a steroidal prohormone of the major insect molting hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone, which is secreted from the prothoracic glands.

So, the correct answer is 'C'.

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