NEET2009ChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Jute fibres deteriorate quickly because
Options
- Acellulose content is high
- Blignin content is high
- Ccellulose content is low
- Dlignin content is low.
Correct answer
B. lignin content is high
Step-by-step solution
Lignin is a complex organic polymer that is deposited within the cellulose of plant cells. The lignin content is high in jute fibres which causes deterioration very quickly.