Question

$\mathrm{2\; years\; old\; Dhyani\; crying\; while\; playing.\; Her\; mother\; shows\; that\; a\; red\; ant\; bites\; her\; and\; due\; to\; irritation\; she\; is\; crying.}$

Which of the following chemical enters her body due to an ant bite?

• A. Sulphuric acid
• B. Hydrochloric acid
• C. Amino acid
• D. Formic acid

Answer 1

The correct option is D

The chemical released into the body when bitten by red ants causes irritation, blister-like rise in the area surrounding the bite and redness is formic acid.

So, the correct answer is 'Formic acid'