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What are the chemical signals employed by insects for communication known as?

1. Pheromones
2. Hormones
3. Enzymes
4. Nucleoproteins

Correct answer: Pheromones

Solution

Pheromones are specialized chemical substances that insects release to communicate with one another, often to signal danger, attract mates, or mark territory, making them essential for social interactions within insect populations.

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