What important pheromone did Butenandt discover?
Testosteronik
Estroflux
Bombykol
Phenomone
Answer
Bombykol, discovered by Adolf Butenandt in 1959, is the first pheromone to be identified and synthesized. This chemical compound serves as a sex attractant in silkworms. It is produced by female silkworms to attract males during the mating season. Butenandt's discovery paved the way for understanding the role of pheromones in communication and behavior among insects and other animals.
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