Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 26
Question: Which one of the following statements is not true?
Options:
A) Pollen grains are rich in nutrients and they are used in the form of tablets and syrups
B) Pollen grains of some plants cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people
C) The flowers pollinated by flies and bats secrete foul odour to attract them
D) Honey is made by bees by digesting pollen collected from flowers
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- Honey is made by bees by nectar and pollens. Bees collect pollen and nectar in the spring when most flowers and plants are in bloom. They collect them in their stomach about an hour, the nector mixes with the proteins and enzymes produced by bees, which convert nectar into honey.
