Which of the following is NOT true regarding juvenile hormone (JH) in the silkworm moth as it pertains to the hormonal control of insect metamorphosis?
W) JH is produced by the prothoracic [proh-tha-RAS-ik] gland
X) Levels of JH are higher in first instar larvae [LAHR-vee] relative to levels in fifth instar larvae
Y) Pupae [PYOO-pee] have little to no JH
Z) The interplay of ecdysone [EK-duh-sohn] and JH is important to the molting process
✔️Answer:W) JH IS PRODUCED BY THE PROTHORACIC GLAND
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