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The sting of ants and bees contain ________.
The sting of ants and bees contain ________.
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The correct option is A formic acid
Ants and bees contain formic acid. They inject this acid in small quantity when they sting. This causes pain and irritation.
Formic acid is also found in stinging hair of leaves of nettle plant and bites of other insects.
Ants and bees contain formic acid. They inject this acid in small quantity when they sting. This causes pain and irritation.
Formic acid is also found in stinging hair of leaves of nettle plant and bites of other insects.
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