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they are modifications of the epidermis layer, which is avascular, pretty much meaning yes it is dead
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Are fingernails carbon sinks?
Fingernails are made of skin.
Are fingernails an organic or inorganic compound?
Fingernails and hair are dead skin cells that have undergone Keratinization. Keratin that has solidified essentially. Keratin is made up of a family of proteins.
What substance is hair and fingernails made up of?
dead cells
What structures are made up of live tissue in the skin?
Fingernails and hair not completely sure but i know fingernails is right
Are hair skin and fingernails made of the same material?
Fingernails are made of a special kind of protein called keratin, the same kind of stuff that a cow's hoofs and horns are made of. There are many different kinds of proteins. You need the protein of meat or milk or plant seeds in your diet. But don't chew your fingernails. You can't digest the keratin protein. Keratin is made of dead cells, so is your hair and your first layer of skin! It sounds gross, but I wouldn't change it, though!
Why are fingernails clear?
so that we don't eat the germs which we touch along with our food and get sick. and fingernails are made up of dead skin
Are fingernails carbon sinks?
Fingernails are made of skin.
What is the stuff that is in fingernails?
It's you dead, hsrden skin!
Are fingernails dead?
Yes. As is hair and the outer layer of the skin.
Are nails alive?
... No. It's dead skin cells.
What does a fingernail do?
It protects the skin underneath it. Don't chew your fingernails because they are dead skin. Your skin produces this.
Are fingernails an organic or inorganic compound?
Fingernails and hair are dead skin cells that have undergone Keratinization. Keratin that has solidified essentially. Keratin is made up of a family of proteins.
Are fingernails lipids?
No. they are dead skin cells, or epithelial tissues. Lipids are fats
What type of skin do bony fish have?
Scaly skin, their scales are made out of what are fingernails are made out of. i hope this helps :)
What substance is hair and fingernails made up of?
dead cells
What structures are made up of live tissue in the skin?
Fingernails and hair not completely sure but i know fingernails is right
Are hair skin and fingernails made of the same material?
Fingernails are made of a special kind of protein called keratin, the same kind of stuff that a cow's hoofs and horns are made of. There are many different kinds of proteins. You need the protein of meat or milk or plant seeds in your diet. But don't chew your fingernails. You can't digest the keratin protein. Keratin is made of dead cells, so is your hair and your first layer of skin! It sounds gross, but I wouldn't change it, though!
