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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