Biology, asked by faizymilkichak, 1 month ago

Why smell of burning of wool and silk is similar

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Answered by ravindermin5

Answer:

Because they both are fibres.

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Answered by beastboyshub006

Silk is formed of animal protein secretion of silkworms. Hence , when burnt it smells like hair , which is also composed of animal protein. Cotton is mostly cellulosre and when burnt smell like paper which is also made of plant cellulose.

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