The endocrine glands secrete
bile
harmones
sweat
genes
Correct Answer :
B. harmones
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long internodes
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no growth at all
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plants
animals
weeds
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fruit
aril
stigmas and tops of styles
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Air pollution
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X-chromosomes
Y-chromosomes
different part of X- and Y-chromosomes
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virus
bacteria
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nematodes
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bird
fox
dog
man
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require little amount of water
help in Nitrogen fixation
are cash crops
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fungi
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insects
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want of balanced diet
overfeeding
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A
AB
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diphtheria
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