Q. Silk consists of
A) Central core of sericin
B) Central core of fibroin
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) A fine mixture of fibroin and sericin
Explanation
The central core of silk fibre is made up of fibroin protein. Silk fibres are soft and flexible. These are composed of $\beta$-pleated sheets.
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