Which of the following is $NOT$ correct regarding beeswax?

  • A
    It is yellowish-brown in color.
  • B
    It is insoluble in water but soluble in ether.
  • C
    It is secreted by the thoracic glands of the honeybee.
  • D
    It is used in the manufacturing of carbon paper.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Honey is the commercial product of which of the following animal?

If a honeybee performs a round dance to communicate information,what is the approximate distance to the food source?

Identify the correct statements from the following:
$(i)$ Workers are the only fertile females in the colony.
$(ii)$ The queen is a sterile female bee found in large numbers.
$(iii)$ Drones are males found in large numbers that only perform the function of reproduction.
$(iv)$ Wax is secreted by the abdominal glands of the bee.

Statement $X$: The main product of apiculture is honey.
Reason $Y$: It is used in the preparation of cosmetics,paints,polishes,carbon paper,etc.

If a honey bee is conveying information by a round dance,then the distance of the food source will be about:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo