EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN FOOD SCIENCE
GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Apis dorsata
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Apis florae
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Apis cerana indica
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Apis mellifera
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Detailed explanation-1: -Apis cerana indica is a common Indian subspecies of honey bee which commonly pollinates coconut palms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Apis indica is the Indian breed of honey bee used for the apiculture in India.
Detailed explanation-3: -Note: Apis indica is the most common bee species which is domesticated in India and these honey bees are most commonly used for Apiculture in India. These Indian honey bees make very small and exposed nests in the tree.
Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct answer is ‘Apis mellifera’
Detailed explanation-5: -Apiculture or beekeeping is the breeding of bees for collecting honey and wax. Honey bee species from India include Apis dorsata, Apis indica and Apis florea. Apis mellifera is an Italian or European bee which has been introduced in India because of its high quality and quantity of honey.