Which of the following pheromone is involved in sexual reproduction in silk moth?

Civetone

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Bombykol

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Ecdyson

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Villikinin

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Solution

The correct option is B Bombykol
Reproduction in silk moth (Bombyx mori) is determined by the single pheromone called as Bombykol. Female silkworm moth attracts a male mate with the pheromone bombykol. Bombykol is a volatile long chain fatty alcohol.
So, the correct answer is 'Bombykol.'

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