WAEC Biology 2019 Question 50

Question 50

Behaviour

The biological importance of the dance by the worker honeybee is that it

  1. A.acts as a signal for mating.
  2. B.serves as a warning signal.
  3. C.signals the availability of food.
  4. D.serves as a means of identifying members of the caste.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (signals the availability of food.)

Explanation

A worker bee's dance tells other workers the direction and distance of a food source it has found.