Silk obtained from silkworm is a

Fat

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Cellulose

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Protein

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Carbohydrate

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Solution

The correct option is C Protein
Silk fibers are composed of fibroin. It is an insoluble protein. Sericin and fibroin are two main proteins present in the raw material of protein. It has a amino acid sequence of (Gly-Ser-Gly-Ala-Gly-Ala)n. It is secreted by caterpillar larva of silkworm but is obtained from the cocoon.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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