Q706
Major constituent of cotton fibre is
A.
Cellulose
AnswerB.
Lignin
C.
Protein
D.
Fat
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
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.