UPPCS 2019 Pre

Which of the following substances is NOT in protein?

Verified Answer
A. Cotton
B. Hair
C. Spider silk
D. Hoof

Explanation:

Cotton is primarily composed of cellulose, which is a complex carbohydrate (polysaccharide). Hair, spider silk, and hooves are all primarily composed of proteins (keratin in hair and hooves, fibroin in spider silk).