Textile Engineering · Textile Technology
Which of the following statements accurately differentiates the microscopic visual appearance of cultivated degummed silk from that of wild silk?
- 1Cultivated degummed silk appears completely opaque and perfectly uniform, while wild silk consists of short, highly crimped transparent fibers.
- 2Cultivated degummed silk has a rough irregular surface due to natural gums, whereas wild silk appears perfectly cylindrical and highly transparent.
- 3Cultivated degummed silk resembles a smooth transparent rod, whereas wild silk tends to be uneven, somewhat dark, and may have longitudinal striations.✓
- 4Cultivated degummed silk exhibits longitudinal striations and a dark appearance, while wild silk resembles a smooth transparent rod.
Correct answer
Cultivated degummed silk resembles a smooth transparent rod, whereas wild silk tends to be uneven, somewhat dark, and may have longitudinal striations.
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