Question

Lint and fuzz are characteristics of the fibers of
(a) Flax
(b) Jute
(c) Cotton
(d) Coir

Answer 1

Hint: These are epidermal hairs and are present on the surface of seeds. Lint hairs are convoluted or twisted and are suitable for spinning while fuzz is non-extractable and is of less importance.

Complete answer:
Fibers of cotton cultivated for commercial use are classified into two types, the first is lint and the other is fuzz. These are the epidermal hairs present on the surface of cotton seeds and are formed by the epidermis of the outer coat of the cotton seed.

Additional information :
The cotton fibers are widely used for summer clothing because these are hygroscopic and thus feel comfortable. The main constituent of these fibers is cellulose.
Some properties of two types of cotton fibers are as below –
1. Lint fibers are comparatively longer and can attain a length of up to 45 millimeters. These are thin-walled and have a twisted structure. These fibers are finer than the other one.
2. Fuzz fibers are shorter than the lint fibers and can attain a length of only up to 10 millimeters. These fibers are thickly walled and lack a twisted structure.
So, the correct answer is, ‘Cotton’.

Note: As the lint fibers or hairs are thin, long, and twisted, these are considered better for commercial use in clothing and are considered suitable for spinning. Since fuzz is non-extractable and not of much importance, fuzzless seeds are considered as better than the seeds with fuzz. Some genetic modifications have been done in commercially grown cotton to make them produce seeds that are fuzzless to have less amount of fuzz hairs.