Multiple choice

Lac is a product of

  1. faecal matter

  2. secretion from the body

  3. excretion from the body

  4. excess food oozing out of the body

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lac is a resinous secretion produced by the lac insect (Kerria lacca) on host tree branches. The female insect secretes it to create a protective covering. It's not excretion, waste matter, or excess food - it's an intentional secretion harvested for shellac, dye, and other products.

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