Question

Which hormone controls the metamorphosis in a caterpillar?

Answer 1

Metamorphosis:

1. Metamorphosis in insects can be defined as the change in physical and structural form from the larval stage to the adult stage.
2. The hormone ecdysone is responsible for metamorphosis in insects such as caterpillars.
3. This hormone helps in the molting or shedding of old body parts for the formation of new physical forms.