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JAMB Biology 2007 Question 31

Question 31

Excretion

The waste product of plants used in the conversion of hide to leather is

  1. A.gum
  2. B.alkaloid
  3. C.tannin
  4. D.resin.
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Answer: C (tannin)

Explanation

Tannins from bark are used to tan animal hides, turning them into tough leather; this is where the word 'tanning' comes from.