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Pheromone disruption, in a nutshell, is when you expose pest insects to high amounts of their sex pheromones. This causes the males of the species to become confused and unable to contact and mate with as many females, causing the offspring numbers to be reduced dramatically. Pheromone distruption, also known as communication disruption, is commonly used in pest control on cash crops.

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What happens when the internal balance of the human body system is distributed?

A disruption in the human body system that leads to a corresponding disruption in homeostasis, become ill and die


The mail Japanese beetle produces a protein that detects and destroys the females pheromones mullah cool what directs the protein to destroy the family pheromone molecule?

The male Japanese beetle produces a specific protein that binds to the female pheromone molecules, effectively neutralizing them. This protein likely possesses a unique structure that allows it to recognize and interact with the chemical composition of the pheromones. By binding to these molecules, the protein prevents the females' signals from being detected, disrupting mating behaviors. This evolutionary adaptation helps males compete for mates by reducing the effectiveness of female pheromone signaling.


What is cell disruption?

Cell disruption is the process of breaking open cells to release their contents, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and organelles. This is often done to extract specific cellular components or to study the internal contents of the cell. Methods of cell disruption include physical techniques like sonication and homogenization, as well as chemical methods like using detergents or enzymes.


What is a synonym for disruption?

disturbance, interference, interruption, stoppage


Can microbes cause a disruption in homeostasis?

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Where are pheromone receptors in humans located?

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How can you sense a pheromone?

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Is Apitoxin a pheromone?

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The male Japanese beetle has specific proteins on its antennae that can bind to the female pheromone molecule. When the male protein binds to the pheromone, it triggers a cascade of enzymatic reactions within the beetle's body that lead to the molecule being broken down or deactivated.


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How are the ants able to go in line?

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What is the scientific name for wolf pheromone?

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Which is NOT an example of the use of a pheromone?

C. The answer is C