Question

From which structure does the queen bee release or withhold stored sperm to control whether an egg is fertilised?

Options

• Royal jelly sac

• Honeycomb gland

• Spermatheca

• Oviduct

Answer 1

The queen bee (\(2n = 32\)) controls egg fertilisation by releasing or withholding stored sperm from her spermatheca. Releasing sperm results in fertilised eggs, while withholding it leads to unfertilised eggs.