The caterpillar secretes fibre which hardens on exposure to air and becomes silk fibre. The fibre secrets by caterpillar are made from:

fats

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proteins

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cellulose

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sliva

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Solution

The correct option is B proteins
The caterpillar secretes fibre which hardens on exposure to air and becomes silk fibre. The fibre secrets by caterpillar are made from proteins.

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