Question

explain the process of obtaining Silk from cocoon

Answer 1

1. Explanation:
2. Cocoons of silk moth are used to obtain the silk fibres. These cocoons are kept under the sun or boiled or exposed to steam. The silk fibres is then separated. This process of obtaining wool from the cocoons is called reeling the silk.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The process of raring and obtaining silk from the silk worm is called as sericulture. The cocoon is an immature stage of the development of the silk worm. The cocoon is covered by the envelop of the silk fibers. The fibers are extracted from cocoon by exposing them to the direct sunlight, boiling in water or exposing to the steam.