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Bee sting contains:

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an acidic liquid
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a salt solution
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an alkaline liquid
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an alcohol
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Solution

The correct option is A an acidic liquid
The main toxic component of bee venom is apitoxin or melittin. It is a peptide that comprises 50-55% venom,hyaluronidase. It is acidic in nature and is neutralized by a base.

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