Q13 / 160 · JIPMER 2004 · Botany

Cellulose fibre is obtained from Gossypium _______.

  • A
    stem surface
  • Correct answer
    B
    seed hair
  • C
    leaf surface
  • D
    root hair

Solution

Cotton is the seed surface fibre of Gossypium. Its processing involves ginning, bailing, picking, lapping, carding and twisting. It is used in textile industry.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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