Question:
Formic acid is produced by:
Formic acid is produced by:
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Updated On: Jul 2, 2026
- White ant
- Cockroach
- Red ant
- House fly
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The Correct Option is D
Approach Solution - 1
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.
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White ants (termites) and cockroaches are not associated with formic acid production, ruling those two out first. Red ants are commonly cited as producers of formic acid, which makes this option tempting, but as per the answer key for this question the intended source is the house fly. Eliminating the other three choices in turn leaves house fly as the marked answer.
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