If a colony of honey bees is manipulated so that it contains very few foragers
A) many forager bees will switch to nursing behavior as much as two weeks early.
B) many nurse bees will switch to foraging behavior as much as two weeks early.
C) the colony dies within a few days.
D) the level of for gene activity drops dramatically.

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Honey bees exhibit remarkable behavioral plasticity, which allows them to adapt to the needs of their colony. If a colony contains very few foragers, many nurse bees will accelerate their developmental timeline and switch to foraging behavior earlier than they normally would, sometimes as much as two weeks early, to compensate for the deficit and ensure the colony's survival. This flexibility in role transition is crucial for the maintenance and efficiency of the colony.

If a Colony of Honey Bees Is Manipulated So That