Question

animal fibre:protein::plant fibre: ?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Animal fibers are natural fibers that consist largely of certain proteins.

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Fiber from other animals.

Animal Fiber diameter (micrometres)

Merino sheep 12–20

Angora rabbit (Angora wool) 13

Cashmere goat (Cashmere wool) 15–19

Yak (Yak fiber) 15–19

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is cellulose

Explanation:

Animal fibers are composed of proteins whereas plant fibers are composed of cellulose, along with a small percentage of hemicellulose, lignin, and waxes.

• Plant fibers have more strength as compared with animal fibers.

• When plant fiber is burnt it smells like burnt gas whereas the odor of burnt animal fiber smell like burnt hair

• Cotton, Linen,  and Jute are examples of plant fibers.

• While Silk and wool are examples of animal fiber.