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Silk is produced by – |
| A. | Egg of a silkworm |
| B. | Pupa of silkworm |
| C. | Larva of silkworm |
| D. | Insect itself |
| Answer» C. Larva of silkworm | |
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Explanation: Silk is a natural protein fibre, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fibre of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. The best-known type of silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori. |
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