Question

    What unique reproductive and developmental

    characteristics are observed in worker honey bees within a colony?
    A All are sterile females Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Share a common maternal origin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Have diploid chromosomal makeup Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Are non-reproductive due to queen dominance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Worker bees are genetically diploid, non-reproductive females arising from fertilized eggs, and share a single queen.

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