Concept:
In a comber, the feed motion is controlled by a ratchet mechanism. The number of ratchet teeth determines the amount of feed given per cycle. Since feed length directly affects fibre selection, it also controls the noil percentage.
Step 1: Understand feed mechanism.
Comber feed is controlled in discrete steps using ratchet and pawl mechanism.
\[
\text{Ratchet teeth} \Rightarrow \text{Feed length control}
\]
Step 2: Relate feed to noil.
• More feed → less fibre removal → lower noil
• Less feed → more fibre removal → higher noil
Step 3: Identify correct component.
Only ratchet mechanism directly uses number of teeth to control motion.
Step 4: Final answer selection.
Thus,
\[
\boxed{\text{Ratchet}}
\]
So,
\[
\boxed{\text{Option (C) is correct.}}
\]