Reading comprehension bees' article

1. What is the main goal of the new food substance developed by scientists in Colombia?

• A) To increase the number of bees in agricultural areas.
  

• B) To protect bees from diseases caused by climate change.
  

• C) To protect bees from the harmful effects of pesticides.
  

• D) To improve the bees' ability to produce honey.

2. What role do bees play in the environment, as mentioned in the text?

• A) They produce honey for human consumption.
  

• B) They help to pollinate plants, which is important for food production and ecosystems.
  

• C) They control the population of harmful insects.
  

• D) They help in the protection of crops from diseases.

3. Which university was NOT mentioned as part of the research team?

• A) Rosario University in Colombia.
  

• B) Universidad Javeriana in Colombia.
  

• C) University of Arizona in the United States.
  

• D) Harvard University in the United States.

4. What are flavonoids, according to the text?

• A) A type of pesticide used to protect bees.
  

• B) Secondary metabolites found in plants that are beneficial for health.
  

• C) A chemical compound harmful to bees.
  

• D) A type of synthetic nutrient used in the laboratory.

5. What is the next step in the testing of the new food substance?

• A) The bees will be tested in larger colonies in rural areas.
  

• B) The bees will be tested in a bee colony at the university.
  

• C) The substance will be tested on other insects.
  

• D) The scientists will test the substance on crops instead of bees.