Question

Boiling of cocoon is done to :​

Answer 1

Answer:

During boiling, some amount of water enters the cocoon cavity and makes it soft. This helps in separating the fibres from cocoon during the reeling process. During the reeling process, if pupa tries to come out of cocoon, the fibre may be damaged.

Answer 2

Answer:

Boiling of cocoon is done to remove the silkworm from the cocoon.

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