Question

Honey is

• A. Nectar of a flower
• B. Nectar mixed with saliva and stored in the honey sac
• C. Saliva mixed with water stored in honey sac
• D. Nectar and water sucked by honey bee

Hint:

Honey = Nectar + bee saliva + enzyme action stored in honey sac.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Honey is produced by honey bees by collecting nectar from flowers, mixing it with their saliva, and storing it in the honey sac. The enzymes in the saliva convert the nectar into honey, which is then stored in honeycombs.
- Nectar alone is not honey.
- Saliva mixed with water alone is incorrect.
- Nectar and water sucked are initial inputs but not the final honey.