A bee sting leaves an acid which causes pain and irritation The injected acid is ........

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A bee-sting leaves an acid which causes pain and irritation. The injected acid is

acetic acid

sulphuric acid

citric acid

methanoic acid

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Explanation:

Histamine makes up 0.9% of venom, and causes itching and pain at the site of the sting. The acids present, which include formic, hydrochloric and orthophosphoric acids, are now believed to be much less important in causing pain than was previously thought.