Silkworms secrete fibre made of

Fat

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Cellulose

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Protein

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Nylon

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Solution

The correct option is C Protein
Silk is a natural protein fibre which can be used as a textile fibre. It is one of the important animal fibres obtained from the silkworm.

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Silkworms secrete fibre made of
(a) fat
(b) cellulose
(c) protein
(d) nylon

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

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