Question

Wax glands in honey bees are present on these segments.

• A. 2, 3 and 4 abdominal segments of queens
• B. 2, 3, 4 and 5 abdominal segments of workers
• C. 1, 2 and 3 abdominal segments of workers
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 abdominal segments of queens

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2, 3, 4 and 5 abdominal segments of workers

Beeswax (Cera alba) is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis. The wax is formed by eight wax-producing glands in the abdominal segments 2, 3, 4 and 5 of worker bees.