Question

Both glucose and alcohol are obtained from which of the following?

• A. Apis dorsata
• B. Apis indica
• C. Apis florae
• D. Apis mellifera

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Apis florae

Maize plant is tall and is an annual herb. The stem is solid and the leaf blade is flat, long and broad. Grains are eaten after roasting and are used in making corn starch and industrial alcohol. Glucose and alcohol are obtained from the grains of maize. Fibres obtained from the stem are used in paper industry. It is grown as fodder for livestock. Grains are also used for making corn oil.