Honey bee stings and ant bites can be _________ using alkaline medicine such as baking powder.
Acidifies
Neutralize
Prevented
None of the above
A
None of the above
B
Prevented
C
Acidifies
D
Neutralize
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The venom of honey bee and ant bites are acidic in nature. So, it's effects can be neutralised by bicarbonate of soda such a baking soda or an alkali (basic in nature).
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