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Which one of the following is a pheromone?

A
Bombykol
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Civetone
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Geradiol
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
A pheromone is a chemical an animal produces, which changes the behavior of another animal of the same species (animals include insects). Pheromones invoke a specific response in other membranes like recognition, warning and attraction. Examples of sex pheromone is Bombykol (silkworm), Queen substance (honey bee), Civetone (cat), Muskkone (muskdeer); aggregation pheromones Geradiol (honey bee).

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