Question
Biology Question on Strategies For Enhancement in Food Production
Which one of the following products of apiculture is used in cosmetics and polishes?
A
Honey
B
Oil
C
Wax
D
Royal jelly
Answer
Wax
Explanation
Solution
Abdominal glands of worker bees produce a secretion from which beeswax is made. It is a product of industrial importance. It is used in the manufacture of many items like cosmetics, shaving cream, face cream, plaster, pencils, electric goods, toothpaste, lotions, furniture-polishes, boot-polishes, protective coating, ink paints and candles.