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Standard XII
Biology
Amino Acids
Question

Which is protein in nature?
  1. Cellulose
  2. Polyethylene
  3. Terylene
  4. Silk and wool

A
Terylene
B
Polyethylene
C
Cellulose
D
Silk and wool
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Solution
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Wool fibres are obtained from proteins. It contains lipids and proteins. It is made up of keratin protein.
Silk fibers are composed of fibroin. It is an insoluble protein.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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