Question

Why are honeybee so important?

• A. They are excellent pollinators.
• B. They show a high degree of social life.
• C. They have stingers.
• D. They produce beeswax.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

They are excellent pollinators.

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Pollination is the process of transfer of pollen grain from anther to stigma to bring about fertilisation.
2. Honey bees when taking the nectar from the plants to prepare honey along with nectar they also collect the pollen on their body.
3. When they go to other plants of the same species, brings in the pollination.
4. Pollination by honeybees is critical since they undertake more than 80% of pollination.
5. Honey bees pollinate more than a hundred important crops.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Honey bees show a high degree of social life and this helps honeybees to work more efficiently.

Option C:

1. Honey bees have stingers.
2. They possess stingers as a protective tool and it is also used for predation.
3. This is not much important for human use.

Option D:

1. Honey bees produce beeswax.
2. Beeswax is important but it can be prepared artificially.

Final answer: Honeybees are important because they are excellent pollinators.