Question

day 1 the queen lays eggs. day 4 the eggs hatch into larvae. day 10 larvae begin to spin cocoons. day 21 worker bees leave their cocoons. days 22-43 worker bees work inside the hive. days 43+ worker bees gather food outside the hive. days 38+ drone bees mate with the queen. day 24 drone bees leave their cocoons. based on the event chain, which of the following happens on day 40? worker bees work inside the hive. the eggs hatch into larvae. worker bees leave their cocoons. drone bees leave their cocoons.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: "The eggs hatch into larvae" happens on Day 4, not Day 40. Eliminate.
• Option 2: "Worker bees work inside the hive" occurs on Days 22 - 43. Day 40 is within this range, so this is possible.
• Option 3: "Worker bees leave their cocoons" happens on Day 21, not Day 40. Eliminate.
• Option 4: "Drone bees leave their cocoons" happens on Day 24, not Day 40. Eliminate.

Answer:

Worker bees work inside the hive.