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Reflect and Apply You hear the comment that the difference between wool and silk is the difference between helical and pleatedsheet structures. Do you consider this a valid point of view? Why or why not?
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Wool is primarily made of keratin, a fibrous protein that has a helical structure. Silk, on the other hand, is made of fibroin, which has a more pleated sheet structure. Recognizing these structural differences is crucial to evaluating the validity of the comment. Show more…
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