Science · Biology/Agriculture

Consider the following statements regarding the lac insect: I. The lac insect is oviparous and undergoes complete metamorphosis. II. Laccaic acid, the red pigment from lac insect, is synthesized with the help of a symbiotic yeast-like organism. III. Only one genus of lac insect, Laccifer, secretes commercial-quality lac. IV. Jharkhand is the largest producer of lac in India. How many of the above statements are correct?

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