Question:medium

Sting of honey bee consists of
(A) Acid gland
(B) Alkaline gland
(C) Labial gland
(D) Hypophyrangial gland

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Melittin makes up about 50% of dry bee venom weight. The "sting" is a modified ovipositor, which is why only female bees (workers and queens) can sting; drones (males) cannot.
Updated On: Jul 24, 2026
  • (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (C) and (D) only.
  • (A) and (B) only.
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The Correct Option is D

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