Given below are the characteristics of an organism 'X'.
(i) Builds the hives.
(ii) Collects nectar and pollen.
(iii) Cleans the cells and protects the hive.
Which of the following is 'X'?

Queen Bee

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Worker Bee

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Drone

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Male Bee

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Solution

The correct option is B Worker Bee
Honey bees are divided into three castes queen for reproduction, worker sterile female and drones male. The given characteristics are related to worker bee. Worker honey bee does all the activities except mating. they collect nectars and helps in pollination, construct, cleans and protects the hives.

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