From which of the following the resinous substance, shellac is obtained?

Q. From which of the following the resinous substance, shellac is obtained?
Answer: An insect
Notes: Shellac is a resinous product obtained from the secretion of the female “lac bug” on trees, mostly in the forests of India and Thailand. The dry flake processed shellac is dissolved in ethanol to obtain liquid shellac, which is used as a brush-on colorant, food glaze, and wood finish.

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