Ecdysone, or chemicals that mimic ecdysone, are sometimes used as ____.
A) insecticides
B) fungicides
C) herbicides
D) fungicides and nematocides
E) fertilizers

Question

Ecdysone, or chemicals that mimic ecdysone, are sometimes used as ____.
A) ​insecticides
B) ​fungicides
C) ​herbicides
D) ​fungicides and nematocides
E) ​fertilizers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ecdysone is a hormone that regulates molting in insects. Chemicals that mimic ecdysone can disrupt the molting process and lead to the death of the insect. Therefore, these chemicals are sometimes used as insecticides.

Ecdysone, or Chemicals That Mimic Ecdysone, Are Sometimes Used as ____