A pheromone is a
A) chemical located on the tongue that detects sugar.
B) chemical that is released by one animal that affects the behavior of another animal of the same species.
C) hormone released from the gut after the ingestion of fat.
D) substance used to disinfect surgical instruments.
E) type of enzyme that deactivates cyclic nucleotides.

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A pheromone is a chemical signal that is released by one animal to influence the behavior of another animal of the same species. It is different from other types of chemical communication (such as hormones) because it is specifically used for social communication between individuals rather than for regulating bodily functions. Pheromones can be used to signal aggression, territory, mating readiness, and other behaviors.

A Pheromone Is a