Practice mode Entomology

How do drones differ from workers in a honey bee colony?

Correct answer A. Drones are male while workers are sterile

Explanation

Drones are males that develop from unfertilised eggs and exist to mate with a queen, whereas workers are females whose ovaries stay undeveloped, so they are normally sterile.

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