How do honey bees survive on just honey?

How do honey bees survive on just honey?
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They are also consuming pollen and nectar. Pollen has a lot of nutrients:sugar, carbohydrates, protein, enzymes, vitamins and minerals. The nectar is what is turned into honey.
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