Ecdysone is a hormone that causes molting of the exoskeleton in insects. Why do ecdysone-based pesticides have no effect on humans?

What will be an ideal response?


Humans lack the cell receptors for ecdysone-based hormones, so these hormones cannot cause changes in our cells.

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A) vitamin A B) vitamin B12 C) vitamin C D) iodine E) calcium

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From the following, select the animal with the least advanced nerve cord

a. chordate b. arthropod c. flatworm d. human e. octopus

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Certain ________ have RNA for their genetic material

A) bacteria B) viruses C) plants D) eukaryotes E) prokaryotes

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High frequencies are detected by hair cells near the base of the cochlea

____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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