In Some Amphibians, Including Salamanders, Paedomorphosis Results from Mutations That

question 82

Multiple Choice

In some amphibians, including salamanders, paedomorphosis results from mutations that ____.

• A) reduce thyroid hormone production only
• B) reduce pituitary hormone production only
• C) limit the responsiveness of some developmental processes to thyroid hormone concentration only
• D) reduce pituitary hormone production, limit the responsiveness of some developmental processes to pituitary hormone concentration, or both
• E) reduce thyroid hormone production, limit the responsiveness of some developmental processes to thyroid hormone concentration, or both

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