BIOLOGY

JAMB 2016 - Question 17

Biology 2016 JAMB Past Questions - Question 17: Which of the following pairs are social insects?

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
Which of the following pairs are social insects?
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

Social insects are insects that live in colonies and have several groups called castes. The termite castes are:(a) Soldiers (b) Workers (c)Young reproductives (d) King and Queen.Bees have three castes namely queen, drones and workers. Locust, cockroach and wasp are solitary insects. Ants are also social insects.