Question

Difference between plant and animal fibres

Answer 1

plant fibre
1. They are obtained from plants.
2. They are made up of cellulose. eg- jute, cotton, sisal

animal fibre
1. they are obtained from animals. eg- silk, wool
2.They are made up of proteins.

Answer 2

Difference between plant and animal fibres are given below:

Plant Fibre:

1. The fibres that originate from plant as a source are called as plant fibres.

2. Almost all plant fibres are made up of cellulose.

3. Some of the examples are cotton, linen etc.

Animal Fibre:

1. The fibres that originate from animals are called as animal fibres.

2. Though all are proteins derived from animals they are not similar in their structure and properties.

3. Some of the examples are silk, wool etc.