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Identify how a honeybee can hurt a human.

A

Sucks blood

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Bites

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C

Tickles

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D

Stings

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Solution

The correct option is D Stings
The bees, when threatened, sting humans using a pointed structure at the tip of their bodies. This structure is called the stinger. The chemical released into the body from the stinger can cause pain and discomfort.

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