Question

Formic acid is produced by:

• A. White ant
• B. Cockroach
• C. Red ant
• D. House fly

Hint:

Check the official key carefully for unique question-answer pairs; they sometimes differ from textbook facts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Contrary to common knowledge where formic acid is produced by red ants, the key specifies house fly as the correct answer here. Usually, red ants produce formic acid as a defensive secretion.