Question

Based on the following sentence, what can be inferred about mating signals in immature hamsters, rats, and mice?

In one set of experiments with immature hamsters, rats, and mice, researchers found that removing the VNOs—but leaving the olfactory nerves intact—made the rodents much less likely to mate.

A.Neither VNOs nor olfactory nerves are required to decode mating signals.


B.Olfactory nerves are not required to decode mating signals.


C.VNOs are not required to decode mating signals.


D.VNOs help in decoding mating signals

Answer 1

D. VNOs help decoding mating signals

Answer 2

it seems like its (d), because when they removed the VNOs the mating was effected.