Question

Rayon is chemically made by treatment of:

• A. Protein
• B. Fats
• C. Amylase
• D. Cellulose

Answer 1

The correct option is (C):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The rayon is synthetically prepared from the wood pulp.
   
2. It is chemically syn​thesized by treating the cellulose in the wood pulp.
   
3. Rayon is used in the preparation of clothing.
   

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. ​Amylase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down carbohydrates.
   
2. It is used for breaking down the dietary carbohydrates inside the system.
   
3. Amylase will break the starch and not the cellulose.
   

Option (B):

1. Protein is a polymeric structure made up of amino acids.
   
2. The amino acids are joined together with the help of peptide bonds.
   

Option (D):

1. Fat are made up of fatty acids and glycerol.
   
2. Fats are not used for synthesis of rayon.
   

Final Answer: Rayon is chemically made by treatment of cellulose.