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pheromone

(Science: endocrinology) A volatile hormone or behaviour modifying agent. Normally used to describe sex attractants for example bombesin for the moth bombyx, but includes volatile aggression stimulating agents (e.g. Isoamyl acetate in honey bees). A chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species.A chemical that is used by animals (and some plants) as a method of communication. Examples include pheromones present in dog urine which marks its territory or can also be used in organisms to attract a mate of the opposite sex.


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... the two (homologous) chromosomes (each with their 2 chromatids) towards one-another? Do we know what it is? Some low level pheromone-object, chemical,...? Thank you so much, again.

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by cattyjoan
Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:54 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
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by s3u6e1
Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:32 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: protein interaction
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Imperfect Design

I also think our defunct pheromone system could be put back to use. Makes things easier . hahaha *shakes mith's hand* well said.

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by AstusAleator
Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:40 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Imperfect Design
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... chloroplasts, we'll also need things like stomata and the appropriate linkages for transport of nutrients/raw materials. I also think our defunct pheromone system could be put back to use. Makes things easier :D.

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by mith
Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:23 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Imperfect Design
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Why do women sometimes smell of orange peel?

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by derogenes
Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:37 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Why do women sometimes smell of orange peel?
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