Question

Jute fibers are
A) Bast fibers from stem pericycle
B) Fibrous mesocarp
C) Fibers on seeds
D) Bast fibers from secondary phloem

Answer 1

The jute fibers have a strong texture and are obtained from the stem of the jute plants. The jute fibers are strong and tough in nature and are used for making the items like bags and mats. The jute fiber has a shiny appearance and is a natural fiber. Thus, it is also called golden fiber.

Complete answer:
The jute fibers are obtained from the stem of the plant. If we see this anatomically then the jute fibers are bast fibers that are obtained from the secondary phloem. The jute is produced by the process of retting in which the extraction of the fibers takes place. After the process of retting then the process of stripping is done in which the non-fibrous material is removed from the jute stem.

Jute is used in the production of the ropes and mats. They are cheaper and have great strength in them. They are usually strong in nature. They are of soft texture and have luster present in them. They are used to make large bags in which a huge amount of grains can be stored easily. Due to its flexible nature, it is also called the golden fibre. Jute is biodegradable in nature.

So, the correct answer is option ‘D’ i.e ‘bast fibers from secondary phloem’.

Note: The jute by-products are used in the various products including the cosmetics, medicine and paints. The plant also has its culinary significance in some parts of the world. The jute fibres are the environmentally friendly fibres and can be recycled easily unlike the synthetic fibers which are harmful to the environment.