Question

which describes how proteins are used in mating by japanese beetles? a. male and female beetles combine proteins to form offspring. b. proteins allow beetles to produce more ribosomes. c. males use a protein to detect pheromones sent by females. d. lipids are stored in proteins and used for reproduction.

Answer 1

Answer: Option C

Step-by-step explanation:

Japanese beetles use their olfactory sense to detect the presence of female which helps them in mating.

There are some pheromones released by the female beetles which is recognized by the males by some protein which helps in finding the place the female beetle is present so that they can mate.

The role of protein in the life of beetles is very important. Hence, the correct answer is option C

Answer 2

c. males use a protein to detect pheromones sent by females.