JCECE Medical JCECE Medical Solved Paper-2012

  • question_answer
    Percentage composition of fibroin and sericin in silk is

    A)  50:40

    B)  80:20

    C)  30:70

    D)  40:60

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Silk is composed of proteins. It consists of an inner part made up of fibroin protein and is covered with an outer envelope made up of sericerin protein. The silk thread contains 75-80% fibroin and 20-25% of sericin.


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