Drones Are Male Honeybees That

question 89

Multiple Choice

Drones are male honeybees that

• A) build the hexagonal cells of wax for the larvae.
• B) forage for food.
• C) mate with the queens.
• D) feed the developing larvae.

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Definitions:

Concentric

Describes muscle contractions where the muscle shortens while generating force.

Matrix Layers

In the context of materials science or tissue structure, refers to layers of extracellular material that provide structural and biochemical support to the surrounding cells.

Sesamoid Bones

Small, round bones usually found in tendons. They act to reduce friction and modify pressure in muscles across joints.

Compression

The act of applying pressure to something, thereby reducing its volume or changing its shape.