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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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