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The poison of honey bee is

  • A.Protein
  • B.Saltish
  • C.Acidic
  • D.Alkaline

Answer: C

Bee venom is acidic, with a pH around 5.

Its main component is the peptide melittin. Wasp venom, by contrast, is slightly alkaline - which is the origin of the folk remedy of vinegar for wasp stings and baking soda for bee stings.

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