Silk fibres are made up of:

vitamin

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carbohydrates

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protein

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C protein
Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons.

Thus, option $C$ is correct.

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