Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Juvenile Hormone

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE of juvenile hormone in insects?

• A)This hormone plays a role in insect molting that is similar to that of ecdysone.
• B)This hormone is produced by the prothoracic gland.
• C)This hormone is responsible for retention of juvenile characteristics during molting and prevention of metamorphosis in insects.
• D)This hormone is responsible for pigment changes in insects.
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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