The chemicals released by one species of animals in order to attract the other members of the same species are

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The chemicals released by one species of animals in order to attract the other members of the same species are

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Science

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SSC

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{'pheromones': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'animals': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'chemicals': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'species': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'hormones': [1, 0, 2, 2], 'nucleic acids': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'same species': [2, 0, 0, 0], 'steroids': [2, 0, 3, 0]}

Option 1: Hormones are chemical substances produced by glands in the body that regulate various bodily functions. While hormones may play a role in attracting members of the same species, they are not specific to this purpose.

Option 2: Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are involved in genetic information transfer and protein synthesis. They are not directly involved in attracting members of the same species.

Option 3: Pheromones are the correct answer. Pheromones are chemicals released by an animal to communicate with others of the same species. They play a vital role in attracting mates, marking territories, and coordinating social behaviors.

Option 4: Steroids are a class of hormones that regulate various physiological processes. While some steroids may play a role in attracting mates, not all chemicals released for this purpose are steroids.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3: pheromones.