Which substances is present in the poison of honey-bee?

Pepsin

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Calcium phosphate

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Melittin

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Lime

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Solution

The correct option is C Melittin
Melittin is the venom present in honeybee (Apis mellifera). It is a polypeptide chain consisting of 26 amino acids. Honeybee uses this venom as a self defence from intruders. This poison has strong effect on cell membranes causing pore formation in epithelial cells and causing pain destruction of blood cells.

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