What is the primary effect of the chemicals released by the tapeworms on the infected ants?
Tapeworms in ants keep hosts young for the strangest reason

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They make the ants more active.
They make the ants more aggressive.
They cause the ants to change color to brown.
They keep the ants young and extend their lifespan.
2.
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How do the infected ants differ in behavior compared to uninfected ants?
They become more active and leave the nest frequently.
They become aggressive towards other ants.
They stay in the nest and avoid usual tasks.
They start foraging more often.
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What unusual behavior do uninfected ants exhibit towards infected ants?
They avoid them completely.
They attack them.
They treat them as if they were queens.
They ignore them.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do researchers believe the tapeworms release chemicals in their hosts?
To make the ants more attractive to other insects.
To make the ants more aggressive.
To help the ants find more food.
To slow down the ants, making them easy prey for birds.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the ultimate goal of the tapeworms' strategy involving birds?
To protect the ants from predators.
To make the ants more colorful.
To make the ants stronger.
To spread their eggs over large areas.
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