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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

It should come as no surprise that bees know a lot about honey. They aren't only honey producers; (1) ______ are also consumers, and pretty sophisticated ones at that. Offer a sick bee (2) ______ varieties of honey, for example, and it will choose the one that (3) ______ fights off its infection. Components in honey can help bees live longer, (4) ______ their tolerance of harsh conditions such as intense cold and increase their (5) ______ to fight off infections and heal wounds.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.

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This behaviour demonstrates a level of sophistication in their interaction with their environment and the products they create. The components in honey, such as enzymes and antimicrobial compounds, are known to have beneficial effects, aligning with the passage's description of honey helping bees live longer, increase tolerance to harsh conditions, and fight infections or heal wounds. This aspect of bee behaviour is an active area of scientific research.

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