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Agriculture · Q114

Agricultural Entomology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 114

Q114

Wasp venom contains

A.
Melittin
B.
Serotonin
Answer
C.
Formic acid
D.
Cantharidin

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Wasp venom contains Serotonin.
Wasp venom share several biologically active proteins and neurotransmitters, such as phospholipases A2 and B, hyaluronidase, serotonin, histamine, dopamine, noradrenaline and adrenaline.
These proteins can cause type 1 hypersensitive reactions ranging from local skin irritation to anaphylactic shock. Furthermore, the toxins can cause direct organ injury or delayed hypersensitivity reactions.