A textile sample is made from cellulose obtained from wood pulp and then chemically processed into fibres. Which classification best fits the finished fibre?

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A regenerated fibre
B synthetic fibre
C natural fibre
D None of the above

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Answer: A. regenerated fibre

Natural plant cellulose, typically derived from wood pulp or cotton linters.
The natural polymer is dissolved and chemically processed to extrude and form a continuous or staple fibre. Examples: Viscose (rayon), modal, lyocell, and acetate.

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A textile sample is made from cellulose obtained from wood pulp and then chemically processed into fibres. Which classification best fits the finished fibre?

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