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Which one of the following statement is correct in relation to honey bees?

1. Apis indica is the largest wild honey bee in India
2. Honey is predominantly sucrose and arabinose
3. Beeswax is a waste product of honey bees
4. Communication in honey bees was discovered by Karl von Frisch

Correct answer: Communication in honey bees was discovered by Karl von Frisch

Solution

Karl von Frisch is credited with discovering how honey bees communicate, especially through the waggle dance. The other options are incorrect because honey is mainly glucose and fructose, beeswax is a useful secretion, and the largest Indian honey bee is not Apis indica.

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