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Question
What is lac?
Solution
Lac is a resin-like substance produced by the dermal glands of the female lac insect, Trachardia lacca. The insect feeds on the succulent twigs of certain plants and secretes a pink-colored resin, which hardens upon exposure to air, forming lac.
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