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Raw silk is prepared by degumming.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was asked during an online interview.My query is from Food Production Strategies in chapter Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

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Correct answer is (b) False

The best explanation: Silk containing sericin is called as raw silk. Sericin is a gummy substance which is USUALLY RETAINED as it gives protection to silk during processing. So in order to obtain Pure silk, sericin is chemically removed. This makes the silk soft and also REDUCES its weight.



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