Thyroid hormones help in the metamorphosis of certain animals. The element which is associated with this process is

I_{2}

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The correct option is A $I_{2}$
Thyroid hormone is essential for growth and development of all vertebrates. In amphibians, it stimulates metamorphosis. It is observed that the Iodine present in thyroid hormone induce metamorphosis.

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