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Stared whether artificial silk is an animal fiber of a plant fiber

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Answered by vinitakharbanda
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Answer:

artificial silk is artificial food,,,

it cannot be Mada by plants or animals

Answered by shwetabhat05
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Answer:

Silk is a natural fiber.

Explanation:

Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. 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 Bombyx mori reared in captivity. Wikipedia

Fiber type: Animal fiber

Source: Silkworm

Characteristics: Good insulator, Lightweight, Smooth, Soft

Typically used in: Clothing, Bedding, Surgical suture, Upholstery, MORE

Variant: Regenerated silk fiber

Brand names: Muga silk, Ahimsa silk, Eri silk, Pat silk, Mulberry silk, Tassar silk

Density: 0.126 - 1.053 denier

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