Which of the following statement is incorrect with respective to sericulture?

Silk glands are modified salivary gland of caterpillar larva

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5th instar forms cocoon

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Silk consists of sericin and fibrinogen protein

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The correct option is B Silk glands are modified salivary gland of caterpillar larva
The mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori has a pair of salivary glands arising from the mandibular segment in addition to the labial silk glands which are generally considered as modified salivary glands.

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