Why is colony collapse disorder (CCD) a problem for all of us?

a. the pathogen responsible for CCD can infect multiple hosts
b. the decline in honey production could cause our economy to collapse
c. bees are essential as key pollinators of our agricultural crops
d. actually, it’s not-- there are other pollinators that can take over for the bees
e. bees could spread this disease to humans through their honey


ANSWER: c

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