Protein present in silk fibre is

Protein present in silk fibre is

Options

(a) collagen
(b) fibroin
(c) elastin
(d) casein

Correct Answer:

fibroin

Explanation:

Silk protein fibroin (β-keratin protein) is produced by modified salivary glands of silk worms (silk moth larvae) and by spiders, among other arthropods.

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