Question

In honey bees, males (drones) are formed from

• A. Unfertilized eggs
• B. Fertilized eggs
• C. Embryo
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Unfertilized eggs

The male honey bees are called drones. Drones are formed from the unfertilized eggs i.e. haploid eggs of the queen bee. Fertilized eggs form queens and female workers. Drones are meant for mating with the queen bee and soon die after mating.

So, the correct answer is 'Unfertilised eggs'.