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............... is common in feather and silk.
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............... is common in feather and silk.

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Carbohydrate

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Fats

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Protein

D
Nucleic acid

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Proteins are the most versatile biomolecules important for a variety of structural and functional roles. Silk is a protein fiber made up of fibroin protein. Skin of birds is covered by feathers. Feathers are composed of keratin proteins.
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............... is common in feather and silk.
TopicBiomolecules
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 11
Answer TypeText solution:1
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