Honey bees collect pollen and nectar for food. Pollen is essential it is their only natural source of protein. Without it, colonies would be unable to produce new bees and would eventually die. Nectar is the carbohydrate portion of the honey bee’s food and is the raw material of honey. Bees convert nectar into honey by adding an enzyme which breaks down the complex sugars into simple sugars.
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Honey Bees collect Pollen and Nectar for Food
Honey bees collect pollen and nectar for food. Pollen is essential it is their only natural source of protein. Without it, colonies would be...
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Honey bees collect pollen and nectar for food. Pollen is essential it is their only natural source of protein. Without it, colonies would be...
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