WAEC Biology 1998 Question 59

Question 59

Behaviour

Which of the following makes up the bee caste?

  1. A.Soldiers and Queen
  2. B.Drones, soldiers and workers
  3. C.Queen, workers and soldiers
  4. D.Queen, drones and workers
  5. E.Soldiers, Queen and drones
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Queen, drones and workers)

Explanation

A honeybee colony has a queen, drones (males) and workers; bees have no soldier caste.