Chemically what are resins, tannins and gums (extracted from plants)?

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1. Resins are composed of carboxylic acids and phenols.
2. Tannins are made up of polyphenolic and hydroxyl groups.
3. Gums are made up of proteins, fats and carbohydrates (glucose, mannose and rhamnose).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
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