A chemical secreted by a female Bombyx moth helps the male of the species locate her, at which time sexual reproduction may occur. This chemical is most similar in function to which chemicals used by sexually reproducing fungi?

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The chemical secreted by the female Bombyx moth is an example of a pheromone, which is a type of chemical signal used by many organisms, including fungi, to attract mates. Chitin and enzymes are not used specifically for mate attraction, while lysergic acids and aflatoxins are not involved in sexual reproduction.

A Chemical Secreted by a Female Bombyx Moth Helps the Male