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A queen Honey Bee lays eggs of :...

A queen Honey Bee lays eggs of :

A

One type from which all castes develop

B

Two types, one forming queen and worker and second forming drones

C

Three types forming queen, drones and workers

D

Unfertilized eggs die while fertilized ones form all castes

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Role of the Queen Honey Bee**: The queen honey bee is the reproductive female in the hive. Her primary role is to lay eggs. 2. **Types of Eggs Laid by the Queen**: The queen honey bee lays two types of eggs: - **Fertilized Eggs**: These eggs develop into female individuals, which can become either queens or worker bees. - **Unfertilized Eggs**: These eggs develop into male bees, known as drones. 3. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: Based on the information: - Fertilized eggs lead to the development of queens and workers. - Unfertilized eggs lead to the development of drones. 4. **Evaluating the Options**: - Option A states that only one type of egg is laid, which is incorrect. - Option B correctly identifies that there are two types of eggs: fertilized (which develop into queens and workers) and unfertilized (which develop into drones). - Option C suggests three types of eggs, which is incorrect. - Option D states that unfertilized eggs die, which is also incorrect. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that the queen honey bee lays two types of eggs: fertilized eggs (which develop into queens and workers) and unfertilized eggs (which develop into drones). ### Final Answer: The queen honey bee lays eggs of two types: fertilized eggs (develop into queens and workers) and unfertilized eggs (develop into drones). ---

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Role of the Queen Honey Bee**: The queen honey bee is the reproductive female in the hive. Her primary role is to lay eggs. 2. **Types of Eggs Laid by the Queen**: The queen honey bee lays two types of eggs: - **Fertilized Eggs**: These eggs develop into female individuals, which can become either queens or worker bees. - **Unfertilized Eggs**: These eggs develop into male bees, known as drones. ...
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