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  • Ecdysone is secreted by ____.
Multiple choice

Ecdysone is secreted by ____.

  1. birds

  2. molluscs

  3. insects

  4. lobsters

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ecdysone is the molting hormone in insects and other arthropods, produced by prothoracic glands. It triggers metamorphosis and molting by regulating gene expression. Option C correctly identifies insects as the source.

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