Multiple choice

The term 'mother of pearl' is associated with

  1. the Byssus group

  2. the Pearl of Lao Tzu

  3. the Horagai

  4. the Nacre

  5. the Tyrian purple
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nacre is known as mother of pearl. It is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some mollusc, as an inner shell layer. It is strong, resilient and iridescent.

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