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What is the primary role of the queen bee in the hive?
What is the primary role of the queen bee in the hive?
- To defend the hive from predators and intruders
- To lay eggs and direct all the bees in the hive (correct)
- To gather nectar and pollen for the hive
- To build the honeycomb cells and protect the larvae
How many eggs can a queen bee lay in a day?
How many eggs can a queen bee lay in a day?
- 2,000 eggs (correct)
- 500 eggs
- 1,500 eggs
- 1,000 eggs
Why are honeybees important for humans?
Why are honeybees important for humans?
- To provide natural honey for human consumption
- To help spread pollen from flower to flower for plant reproduction (correct)
- To generate income for beekeepers through honey production
- To control insect populations in agricultural fields
What happens to the larvae after they make cocoons?
What happens to the larvae after they make cocoons?
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What is the purpose of the capped pupal cells?
What is the purpose of the capped pupal cells?
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What is the main role of the queen bee in the hive?
What is the main role of the queen bee in the hive?
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During which stage do the bees stop eating any food?
During which stage do the bees stop eating any food?
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What happens when the other bees crack open the pupal cells?
What happens when the other bees crack open the pupal cells?
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What is the main source of food for the larvae in the hive?
What is the main source of food for the larvae in the hive?
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What is the purpose of the worker bees creating pupal cells that are capped and safe?
What is the purpose of the worker bees creating pupal cells that are capped and safe?
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