Aside from maintaining the colony's population, which of the following is the primary function of the queen bee in a hive?

• A. She releases a unique pheromone that affects the other bees' behavior.
• B. She guards the hive against predators.
• C. She nurses the brood to ensure there will be a successor when she dies.
• D. She forages for food to sustain the workers.

Answer: (A)