A chemical released by one animal that changes the social behavior or another animal is called a

A) photopigment.
B) steroid.
C) testosterone.
D) pheromone.

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A chemical released by one animal that changes the social behavior or another animal is called aA)  photopigment.B)  steroid.C)  testosterone.D)  pheromone.

Wayne Tsang · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  A pheromone is a chemical released by one animal that changes the social behavior of another animal. Pheromones can be used for communication between the same species or even different species. Photopigments refer to the protein molecules in the eye that detect light. Steroids and testosterone are hormones involved in various physiological processes such as growth and development, but they do not specifically refer to chemicals that affect social behavior between individuals.

A chemical released by one animal that changes the social behavior or another animal is called a

A) photopigment.
B) steroid.
C) testosterone.
D) pheromone.

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