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What is caste composition in a hive of honey bee?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Caste Composition**: In a hive of honey bees, there are three distinct types of castes: drones, queens, and workers. 2. **Drones**: - Drones are the male bees in the hive. - They are haploid, meaning they have a single set of chromosomes. - Drones are produced parthenogenetically, which means they develop from unfertilized eggs. ...
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