Question

true or false. For reeling of silk , cocoon are boiled​

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct answer is -

True, Insect in cocoon is killed before reeling the silk. EXPLANATION: The insects (larva) are boiled alive while they are in cocoon to produce raw silk

Explanation:

The sericin covering around the cocoon filament is agglutinated after silkworm spinning, then hardened through the cocoon drying process. In preparation for reeling, it should be softened. The cocoons contained in the wire cage are placed into the boiling water and then boiled for a few minutes.

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Answer 2

Answer:

it's true.

cocoons are boiled for reeling of silk.

Explanation:

The sericin covering around the cocoon filament is agglutinated after silkworm spinning, then hardened through the cocoon drying process. The cocoons contained in the wire cage are placed into the boiling water and then boiled for a few minutes.