NEET Biology Structural Organisation In Animals Question Bank Morphology of Frog

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    Iodine deficiency in frog tadpole will lead to

    A) Accelerated metamorphosis

    B) Development of a giant frog

    C) Inhibition of metamorphosis

    D) Development of a miniature frog

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Gudernesh worked out the role of thyroxine (precursores are iodine and tyrosin amino acid) in metamorphosis of amphibian tadpoles. The deficiency of thyroxine retards metamorphosis and larval life continues.


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