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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(I) Write the scientific names of the two species of filarial worms causing filariasis.
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Name the acid present in ant sting.

CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

1.(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 ?

2.Mention the source and the role of the following in providing defence against infection in the human body : (I) Histamine (II) Interferons

3.Work out separate monohybrid crosses up to $F_2$ generation between two pea plants and two Antirrhinum plants, both having contrasting traits with respect to the colour of the flower. Comment on the patterns of inheritance in the crosses carried out in such two cases.

4. Out of Mn\(^{2+}\) and Zn\(^{2+}\), which ion will be more paramagnetic and why? (Atomic numbers: Mn = 25, Zn = 30)

5.Differentiate between active and passive immunity. Write any three differences.

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

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Mention the source and the role of the following in providing defence against infection in the human body : (I) Histamine (II) Interferons

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