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Royal jelly is secreted by

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Nurse bees (5--15 days old) utilize their hypopharyngeal glands to secrete the proteinaceous portion of royal jelly, which determines queen development.

Updated On: Jul 24, 2026

Maxillary glands
Labial glands
Hypopharyngeal glands
Mandibular glands

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The Correct Option is C

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