Multiple choice

The prothoracic glands of insects secrete ecdysone. It performs which of the following functions in an insect?

  1. Delays metamorphosis

  2. Induces molting

  3. Induces pupation

  4. Leads to development of egg
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ecdysone induces molting in insects. It is secreted by neurosecretory cells of corpus cardiacum.

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