Practice - Sex Determination in Honey Bee
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Practice Questions
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What type of offspring does a fertilized egg develop into in honey bees?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of fertilization in determining sex.
How many chromosomes do male honey bees have?
💡 Hint: Remember the haploid nature of male bees.
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What sex does an unfertilized egg develop into in honey bees?
💡 Hint: Recall what happens with unfertilized eggs.
In honey bees, how many chromosomes do females possess?
💡 Hint: Consider the sex determination process.
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Discuss the evolutionary benefits of haplodiploidy in honey bees compared to other reproductive strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency and social structuring influences on honey bee populations.
How would honey bee colony dynamics change if haplodiploidy did not exist? Explore the potential consequences.
💡 Hint: Think of population balance and integration within a hive's ecosystem.
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