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ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025

Notes

Grade :7 Subject : CHEMISTRY


Lesson: 1.
FIBRE TO FABRIC

E. Give reason for the following

1) Selective breeding is important in animal husbandry.

Selective breeding is important in animal husbandry because It includes a selection of good


breeds with increased resistance to disease. It Increase the yield of animals Improving
desirable qualities of the product.

2)Shearing is done mainly in summer season.

Removal of fleece during the summer months helps the sheep to keep its body cooler. Hence,
shearing is done mainly in the summer months.

3)Cocoons should not be collected with bare hands.

caterpillars should not be collected with bare hands because they are toxic and may cause
allergy. collecting caterpillars may cause damage to them.

4)Caterpillars shed their skin when they grow bigger.

Caterpillars shed their skin in order to grow, which means that they are enclosed inside their
skin. The skin does not grow with them as their body grows hence, they have to move out of
their skin as it becomes too tight for them.

5)The secretions of pupating caterpillars are important.

The caterpillar secretes fibre which hardens on exposure to air and becomes silk fibre. The
fibre secrets by caterpillar are made from proteins.

F. Answer the following questions briefly

2)What is sericulture?

(1)
The process of rearing of silkworms for the production of silk is known as sericulture. This
process includes both rearing and reeling of silkworms.

3)What are the characteristics of silk fibres?

It is lustrous and soft.

It is a bad conductor of heat.

It is very elastic.

It is as strong as steel wire of the same diameter.

It has a peculiar natural shine and dyes well.

It is resistant to dust.

4)What is selective breeding and when do you prefer it?

Selective breeding is process of selecting parents to get desirable characters in their offspring.
To get the best quality wool it is necessary to select best quality wool yielding parent.

5)Distinguish between silk and wool fibres.

Wool Silk

1)It is obtained from fleece of some 1)It is obtained from silkworms.


animals like goat and sheep.
2)Silk is lustrous and has a peculiar
2)Wool appears mostly creamy white in natural shine.
colour.
3)Silk absorb moisture to a less extend.
3)Wool absorbs more moisture to a
greater extend. 4)Silk is not as good as wool to keep
the body warm.
4)Wool has good insulating properties.

(2)
G. Answer the following questions in detail

1)Describe the stages involved in the life cycle of a silk worm with a neat and
labelled diagram.

Laying of eggs- After mating, the female silk moth lays hundreds of eggs on the
mulberry leaves.

Hatching- The eggs hatch and form larvae that develops into caterpillars. The
caterpillars feed on mulberry leaves for 3-4 weeks. They shed their skin at least four
times. This process of shedding their skin is called moulting and with each moult the
caterpillar grows in size.

Formation of cocoon -The pupating caterpillars start secreting a thin filament like
substance. This secretion is made up of protein called fibroin. The secretion also
contains a protein called Sericin that adheres two filaments together. The secretion
hardens when it comes in contact with air. The pupa completely covers itself with
these silk fibres. This covering with the pupa inside is know as cocoon.

Emergence of silk moth- Inside the cocoon the pupa develops into an adult moth.

(3)
2)Briefly Explain the steps involved in the production of wool

1)Shearing -The process of removal of fleece from the body of animals like sheep is
known as shearing.

2)Scouring- The process of washing the fleece of a sheep to remove dirt, dust and
Greece.

3)Sorting – The process of separating good quality wool from inferior quality wool.

4)Grading -The process of grouping the wool according to their length, colour etc

5)Dyeing – The fibres obtained is dyed into various colours.

6) Drying – After dying the wool it is dried through machines.

7)Spinning- The dyed fibres are strainghtened and spun to make yarn

8)Weaving and knitting- The larger fibres are spun into yarn and knitted for making
sweaters.

3)Explain about rearing and breeding of sheep?

The process of domestication and raising of sheep is known as rearing.

The process of selecting parents for obtaining desirable characters in their offspring
is known as selective breeding.

4)Briefly explain the steps involved in the processing of silk

The processing of silk from cocoon involves the following step

Boiling of cocoons, Process of reeling, Dyeing of raw silk

Boiling of cocoons- On boiling the silk fibres separate out from the cocoons
because the sericin that adheres the silk filaments together gets dissolves. This
process is also called degumming.

(4)
Process of reeling-The process of taking out the silk fibres or threads from the
cocoons is called reeling. The fibre that is obtained by the process of reeling is
known as raw silk.

Dyeing of raw silk-The raw silk fibres can be dyed in various colours and spun into
silk threads.

(5)

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Caterpillar moulting is significant because it allows the caterpillars to grow by shedding their restrictive outer skin. In silk production, this is crucial for larger caterpillars to develop a substantial amount of silk, directly impacting the quantity and quality of the silk fibres produced .

The life cycle of a silkworm includes the laying of eggs by the female silk moth, hatching into larvae that grow into caterpillars which feed on mulberry leaves, and undergoing moulting. The caterpillars then pupate by secreting silk fibres, forming a cocoon. This cocoon is essential for silk production as the fibre is harvested from it .

Silk is obtained from silkworms and is lustrous, soft, with low moisture absorption, and less insulating compared to wool, which is obtained from the fleece of animals like sheep. Wool absorbs more moisture and has superior insulating properties. These differences make wool more suitable for warm clothing, while silk is favored for its shine and aesthetic appeal in lighter garments .

Reeling involves taking out silk fibres from cocoons after boiling, which dissolves the sericin and frees the fibres. This step is significant as it determines the quality of the raw silk, affecting the texture and consistency of the final product .

The main proteins involved are fibroin and sericin. Fibroin constitutes the silk fibre while sericin acts as an adhesive, holding fibres together. These proteins, crucial in forming silk, allow the fibre to harden upon air exposure, forming the cocoon .

Selective breeding is crucial in animal husbandry as it involves selecting good breeds with increased disease resistance, thus improving the yield of animals and enhancing the desirable qualities of their products .

Dyeing is crucial as it adds aesthetic value to the fibres, allowing production of varied and vibrant textiles. For wool and silk, dyeing ensures that the fibres are appealing and customizable for different textile applications .

It is recommended not to collect cocoons barehanded because caterpillars can be toxic and cause allergic reactions. Additionally, improper handling might damage the caterpillars, affecting the silk quality .

Shearing benefits sheep by removing their thick fleece, which helps keep their bodies cooler during the hot summer months. This seasonal timing is crucial to manage the animals' comfort and the quality of wool produced .

The steps in wool production include shearing, scouring, sorting, grading, dyeing, drying, spinning, and knitting. Each step ensures the cleanliness, quality, and durability of the wool. For instance, scouring removes impurities, while grading ensures consistency, and dyeing adds color .

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