Question

The acid present in the sting of bees is:

• A. Lactic acid
• B. Formic acid
• C. Malic acid
• D. Uric acid

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Formic acid

Acid:

Any solution that can change blue litmus to red is called acid. Acids usually have a sour taste.

Many things around us contain acid in them.

Explanation of the correct option:

Option B: The bee's sting has formic acid in it.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A: Milk also contains a particular type of acid in it, it is the lactic acid

Option C: Malic acid is present in many fruits and vegetables like carrots and grapes.

Option D: Uric acid is found in the excreta of the birds and reptiles.

Hence, the answer is Formic acid.