Multiple choice general knowledge

Silk is produced by

  1. Egg of silkworm

  2. Pupa of silkworm

  3. Larva of silkworm

  4. Insect itself
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Explanation

Silk is produced by the larva (caterpillar) of the silkworm, specifically the Bombyx mori. The larva secretes silk fibers from specialized salivary glands to spin its cocoon during the final stage of its larval phase. The cocoon is then processed to extract silk fibers. Neither the egg, pupa, nor adult insect produces silk.

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