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← Nature & AnimalsWhich consequence results when an insect larva's imaginal discs prematurely activate due to ectopic hormone release?
A)Formation of non-functional adult structures✓
B)Enhanced larval growth from cell proliferation
C)Delayed molting from feedback inhibition
D)Production of sterile, enlarged larva
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When imaginal discs activate prematurely due to ectopic hormone release, abnormal differentiation signals arise due to altered gene expression, leading to non-functional adult tissues assembling within the larva. Therefore non-functional structures form, rather than enhanced growth, delayed molting, or enlarged larva which involve different disruptions.
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