Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about pheromones?

• A. Pheromones stimulate the plants to produce more honey
• B. Pheromones help honeybees to live in colonies
• C. Pheromones help in attracting mates
• D. Pheromones are secreted in trace amounts

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B

Pheromones help honeybees to live in colonies

C

Pheromones help in attracting mates

D

Pheromones are secreted in trace amounts

Pheromones are the chemical substances secreted in trace amounts to the surroundings for communication among organisms of a group. Pheromones help in attracting mates, informing the availability of food, determining the path of travel, informing about dangers etc. The chemical messages of pheromones help honeybees and termites to survive in colonies. Pheromones are not produced by plants.