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Which two main sources provide fibres?
Which two main sources provide fibres?
- Animals and plants (correct)
- Animals and minerals
- Plants and insects
- Plants and minerals
What is the scientific name of cotton?
What is the scientific name of cotton?
- Gossypium hirsutum L. (correct)
- Cotton
- Hibiscus cannabinus L.
- Malvaceae
What is the composition of cotton fibers?
What is the composition of cotton fibers?
- 80-85% cellulose, 10-12% water, 3-5% natural
- 92-95% cellulose, 1-3% water, 4-6% natural
- 85-90% cellulose, 5-7% water, 3-5% natural
- 87-90% cellulose, 5-8% water, 4-6% natural (correct)
What are some products made from cotton?
What are some products made from cotton?
What is the scientific name of kenaf?
What is the scientific name of kenaf?