Name the acid present in ant sting.

Name the acid present in ant sting and give its chemical formula. Also give the common method to get relief from the discomfort caused by the ant sting.

Ants are insects belonging to the family Formicidae. Ant sting causes pain and burning on the skin. The pain caused by ant sting is less than that of a bee sting. One may also feel Itching if an ant stings and it can last for a few hours.

The acid present in ant sting is formic acid (methanoic acid). The chemical formula is HCOOH.

To get relief from the discomfort caused by the ant sting, one can follow these common methods:

Wash the affected area with soap and water to remove any dirt and bacteria.
Apply a cold compress, such as a clean cloth soaked in cold water or ice wrapped in a towel, to reduce swelling and pain.
Apply baking soda on the affected area.

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Name the acid present in ant sting.

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Study the given chart showing evolution of plants. Answer the following questions :

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Name the acid present in ant sting.

CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

1.Study the given chart showing evolution of plants. Answer the following questions :

2.Briefly explain the events of fertilisation and implantation in an adult human female.

3.Name the phenomenon that leads to situations like ‘XO’ abnormality in humans. Also name this genetic disorder. How are individuals with an XO chromosomal abnormality affected ? Write its symptoms as well as karyotype.

4.How does a chromosomal disorder differ from a Mendelian disorder ? Write one example for each.

5.(I) Write the scientific names of the two species of filarial worms causing filariasis. (II) How do they affect the body of infected persons ? (III) How does the disease spread ?

6.The process of copying genetic information from template strand of DNA into RNA is called transcription. It is mediated by RNA polymerase. Transcription takes place in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. In transcription, only a segment of DNA and only one of the strands is copied into RNA.

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1.
Study the given chart showing evolution of plants. Answer the following questions :

2.
Briefly explain the events of fertilisation and implantation in an adult human female.

3.
Name the phenomenon that leads to situations like ‘XO’ abnormality in humans. Also name this genetic disorder. How are individuals with an XO chromosomal abnormality affected ? Write its symptoms as well as karyotype.

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How does a chromosomal disorder differ from a Mendelian disorder ? Write one example for each.

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