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Biology Organisms and Populations Population Interactions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Monarch butterflies are highly distasteful to predator due to

A
its ugly look and
B
a special chemical present in his body
C
Both
D
a poison secreted by their special glands

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B

Monarch butterflies become distasteful because they store toxic chemicals obtained from the milkweed plant they feed on.

These chemicals make predators avoid eating them.

Thus, their protection is due to special chemicals present in their body.

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