For an animal to respond to a pheromone, it must:
A) have a specific receptor.
B) be able to see it coming.
C) be able to smell it with its nose.
D) have a thin epidermis or hair so it can penetrate.
E) be of the opposite sex of the individual from which it was produced.

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Pheromones are chemical signals released by an organism that affect the behavior or physiology of other members of the same species. For an animal to respond to a pheromone, it must have a specific receptor that can detect the chemical signal. The other options are not necessary for pheromone detection and response.

For an Animal to Respond to a Pheromone, It Must