Question

Worker bees aiding queen to reproduce and converting other females into workers is an example of

• A. Social set up
• B. Altruism
• C. Parental care
• D. Peck order

Answer 1

The correct option is B Altruism

Altruism means any individual acting in a way that reduces their own fitness while increasing the fitness of the group.

Worker bees show altruistic behaviour, although they are sterile but aid the queen in reproduction. So as to prevent any competition with the queen, they also convert other females sterile and help remove drones which aren't chosen from mating from the hive.

So, the correct option is 'Altruism'.