Question

We are in pain due to the secretion of ______ from the sting of a honey bee.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Honey .............

Answer 2

Apitoxin is the correct answer.

• Honey bee sting causes pain, itching and irritation at the area of bite, thus causing local swelling.
• The sting releases apitoxin, a venom, which comprises of formic acid, hydrochloric acid, orthophospric acid, peptides and enzymes.
• The venom can cause allergic reaction to the human, but is not toxic in nature.