Question

From where silk is obtained? Write few points on this topic.

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Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm

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Answer 2

Answer:-

Silk is obtained from cocoon or we can say that Silk is produced from pupa.

Additional Information:-

1. Silk is secreted by larva.

2. Juvenile hormone maintains the larval stage in silk worm.

3. Natural silk is protein but artificial silk is usually carbohydrate.

4. Mulberry (Morus alba) specially grown for silkworm is called moriculture.

5. Marine animals are richer in lodine.

5. River Dolphin (mammal) is taken as National aquatic animal of India.