Major constituent of cotton fibre is
A. Cellulose
B. Lignin
C. Protein
D. Fat
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Cotton is the soft fiber that grows around the seeds in the seed pod or boll of the cotton plant. Each fibre is a single elongated cell that is flat twisted and ribbon like with a wide inner hollow.Cotton fibres are comprised of 88% - 97% of cellulose, while the remaining constituents are wares, proteins, and pectin.
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