Why (and How) Do Bees Make Honey

The video explains how honey is produced by bees, focusing on the roles of worker bees and the queen. Worker bees collect nectar, which is processed and stored as honey in the hive. The process involves enzymes and evaporation to ensure long-term preservation. The queen's primary role is egg-laying, while male drones exist mainly for mating. Honey can last indefinitely when properly stored.

Which of the following insects is known to produce the type of honey we are most familiar with?

• Stingless bees

• Bumblebees

• Honey wasps

• True honey bees

What is the primary role of female worker bees in the hive?

• To lay eggs

• To mate with the queen

• To collect nectar and maintain the hive

• To produce beeswax

How many eggs can a queen bee lay in a single year?

• Up to 1,000,000

• Up to 500,000

• Up to 250,000

• Up to 100,000

What enzyme do bees add to nectar to help transform it into honey?

• Invertase

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Protease

What is the water content of nectar before it is converted into honey?

• Less than 10%

• Around 50%

• Around 30%

• Around 70%