Question

Life span of a worker bee is

• A. 6 weeks
• B. 10 weeks
• C. 10 days
• D. 15 days.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The question asks about the life span of a worker bee. To answer this, let's consider the basic biology of honeybees.

Worker bees are female bees that do not reproduce. They are essential for the functioning of a bee colony as they perform various tasks including cleaning, feeding larvae, and foraging for food.

Among the options provided:

• 6 weeks
• 10 weeks
• 10 days
• 15 days

Typically, the lifespan of a worker bee during the active months, which are spring and summer, is around 6 weeks. During these months, they work tirelessly which shortens their lifespan significantly compared to other less active periods. This aligns with the first option, 6 weeks.

The options of 10 weeks and 10 days are inaccurate, as worker bees do not live that long under normal circumstances in their active periods, nor do they live as short as 10 days typically.

The option 15 days is also incorrect because, although worker bees may work extensively, they typically live long enough to perform their duties effectively, surpassing just 15 days.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

6 weeks