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What type of fiber is silk?

Options

  1. ASemisynthetic
  2. BSynthetic
  3. CAnimal
  4. DVegetable

Correct answer

C. Animal

Step-by-step solution

Silk is a natural fiber obtained from the cocoons of silkworms (such as Bombyx mori). Since it is produced by insects, it is classified as an animal fiber. It is primarily composed of the protein fibroin. Answer: Animal

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