Why is a silk fibre a natural protein and a cotton fibre a natural carbohydrate

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1. Proteins are the polymeric units of amino acids. These amino acids contain RCH(NH₂)(COOH) as the basic unit.

2. Carbohydrates are the polymeric units of glucose, galactose ect.

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Why is a silk fibre a natural protein and a cotton fibre a natural carbohydrate

1. Proteins are the polymeric units of amino acids. These amino acids contain RCH(NH2)(COOH) as the basic unit. 2. Carbohydrates are the polymeric units of glucose, galactose ect.

1. Proteins are the polymeric units of amino acids. These amino acids contain RCH(NH₂)(COOH) as the basic unit.

2. Carbohydrates are the polymeric units of glucose, galactose ect.