Animal Kingdom Question 532
Question: Corpora allata are removed from a nymph. It will [RPMT 1998]
Options:
A) Remain nymph for life
B) Become adult
C) Change to next nymph immediately but will remain in that state
D) Die after some time
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
In insects, juvenile hormone is produced by the corpora allata.
It favours the development of juvenile characteristics.
During larval life, this hormone predominates and each moult yield another larger juvenile.
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