Chapter 2, Problem 7A

Summary Introduction

Introduction :

Bees collect pollen and bring pollen back to the hive, they passes it to other worker bees where they pack the pollen into the cells. During collection and packing of the pollen, it gets mixed with nectar and bee’s salivary secretion.

Answer to Problem 7A

Correct answer :

The correct answer is option (a) niche.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer :

Option a) niche. Niche is determined by the biotic factors which comprises of living organisms like plants, animals, and fungi and abiotic factors which comprises of non-living things such as sunlight, weather and other resources. So , the correct option is option (a).

Explanation for incorrect answer :

Option b) predator: Predator is the organisms which prey or kill the other organism.

Option c) parasite: Parasite is the organisms which feed on other organism and in turn harm it.

Option d) habitat: Habitat is the place where an organism lives.