Structural Organisation In Animals Question 485
Question: Iodine deficiency in frog tadpole will lead to
Options:
A) Accelerated metamorphosis
B) Development of a giant frog
C) Inhibition of metamorphosis
D) Development of a miniature frog
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Gudernesh worked out the role of thyroxine (precursores are iodine and tyrosin amino acid) in metamorphosis of amphibian tadpoles.
The deficiency of thyroxine retards metamorphosis and larval life continues.
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