Why is iodine essential for metamorphosis to take place properly?

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The process of metamorphosis is controlled by hormones such as thyroxine. This hormone is produced by the thyroid gland and its synthesis requires the presence of iodine. Thus, iodine is essential for metamorphosis because it is required for the synthesis of thyroxine hormone.

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