Question

What would happen if the cocoons are not boiled before reeling?

• A. The fibres will stick to each other.
• B. Fibres obtained would be loosened.
• C. The fibres will become free from germs.
• D. The fibres will turn rock hard.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The fibres will stick to each other.

During boiling, some amount of water enters the cocoon cavity and makes it soft. This helps in separating the fibres from cocoon in the reeling process which follows. If the cocoon is not boiled, the fibres would stick to each other and would be difficult to separate them during the reeling process.