Question

a) List few characteristics of silk obtained from mulberry silk.
b) Name few variety of silk.

Answer 1

Answer:

During these movements of head, the caterpillar secretes fibre made of a protein which hardens on exposure to air and becomes silk fibre. The caterpillar completely covers itself by silk fibres and turns into pupa. This covering is known as Cocoon. Silk fibres are used for weaving silk cloths.

Answer 2

Answer:

a) During these movements of head, the caterpillar secretes fibre made of a protein which hardens on exposure to air and becomes silk fibre.

b) Three other commercially important types fall into the category of non-mulberry silks namely: Eri silk; Tasar silk; and Muga silk.