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How is honey defined?
How is honey defined?
- A processed sweet substance collected from various sources and stored in combs
- A natural sweet substance produced by bees from the nectar of plants (correct)
- A sticky substance produced by non-mellifera bees using secretions and excretions
- A synthetic sweet substance made in laboratories to mimic natural honey
What is the primary source of honey for Apis mellifera bees according to the definition?
What is the primary source of honey for Apis mellifera bees according to the definition?
- Nectar of plant flowers
- Secretions of living parts of plants
- Excretions of plant-sucking insects
- All of the above (correct)
What specific process do bees use to transform the collected substance into honey?
What specific process do bees use to transform the collected substance into honey?
- Dehydrating and storing in combs (correct)
- Fermenting with specific substances
- Freezing to remove moisture
- Boiling and adding preservatives
According to the definition, what role do non-mellifera bees play in producing honey?
According to the definition, what role do non-mellifera bees play in producing honey?
What does the term 'mellifera' refer to in the context of honey production?
What does the term 'mellifera' refer to in the context of honey production?
What is the significance of combining the collected substance with specific substances of their own as mentioned in the definition?
What is the significance of combining the collected substance with specific substances of their own as mentioned in the definition?
What is the role of plant-sucking insects in honey production according to the definition?
What is the role of plant-sucking insects in honey production according to the definition?
What is the purpose of leaving the transformed substance in honey combs as stated in the definition?
What is the purpose of leaving the transformed substance in honey combs as stated in the definition?
What is the role of Apis mellifera bees in producing honey according to the definition?
What is the role of Apis mellifera bees in producing honey according to the definition?
What distinguishes natural honey according to the given definition?
What distinguishes natural honey according to the given definition?
