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Question
Differentiate between
tannins and resins
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Solution
| Tannins | Resins | ||
| 1 | These are a group of complex compounds found in the bark and leaves. | 1 | These are the secretions of many plants like coniferous trees. |
| 2 | Its presence in tea leaves makes tea taste bitter. | 2 | It is used in the production of varnishes and adhesives and perfumes and incense. |
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