Difference between workers and drones _____________________?

Correct answer: A. Drones are male while workers are sterile

  • A. Drones are male while workers are sterile
  • B. Drones are female while workers are sterile
  • C. Drones are sterile while workers are sterile
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Drones are male honey bees produced from unfertilised eggs, whereas worker bees are sterile females that perform colony tasks. Thus, the key distinction in the options is male drones versus sterile workers.

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