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What chemical is injected into a person's body when an ant bites?

  1. A
    Formic Acid
  2. B
    Acetic Acid
  3. C
    Tartaric Acid
  4. D
    Citric Acid

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When an ant bites, it injects Formic acid (methanoic acid, chemical formula HCOOH) into the victim's skin. This causes the sharp stinging pain, swelling, and irritation associated with ant bites.

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What chemical is injected into a person's body when an ant bites?
A
Formic Acid
B
Acetic Acid
C
Tartaric Acid
D
Citric Acid

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