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21/09/2020 8:22 pm
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The development of adult characteristics in a moulting insect is promoted by
(a) Thyroxine
(b) Ecdysone
(c) Pheromone
(d) None of these
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21/09/2020 8:24 pm
(b) Ecdysone
Explanation:
Ecdysone is a moulting hormone of insects. Ecdysone is produced from prothoracic gland that triggers moulting and metamorphosis. Thyroxine is thyroid hormone that stimulates body metabolism and helps regulate body growth and development. Pheromone is a chemical screted by an animal that influences the behavior or development of other members of the same species.