Silk consists of |
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a) |
Central core of sericin |
b) |
Central core of fibroin |
c) |
Both (a) and (b) |
d) |
A fine mixture of fibroin and sericin |
Silk consists of |
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a) |
Central core of sericin |
b) |
Central core of fibroin |
c) |
Both (a) and (b) |
d) |
A fine mixture of fibroin and sericin |
(b)
The central core of silk fibre is made up of fibroin protein. Silk fibres are soft and flexible. These are composed of -pleated sheets.