Question

Lac is produced by insect as

• A. Secreation from the body
• B. Excretion from the body
• C. Faecal matter
• D. Excess food oozing out of body

Answer 1

The correct option is A Secreation from the body

The Indian lac insectLaccifer lacca is important commercially. It is found in tropical or subtropical regions on banyan and other plants. It secretes a sticky, resinous material called as lac, from which shellac and a red dye are produced.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.