Finger nails are made of

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Finger nails are made of a protein called keratin.

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∙ 13y ago

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What substance are naii?

Finger nails (and toe nails) are made of keratin.

What materials are made of?

finger nails are made of long fibers

Is a pangolin's body covered with tough protective scales made from the same substance as that in the hairs and finger nails?

Yes, it is like our finger nails

What are fingers nails made of?

hard hair or keratin which is made of the same substance as hair

What is a sheeps horn made of?

Wouldn't it be karatin like finger nails?

Do nails have volume?

Nails (and finger nails) have volume.

Who invented finger nails?

No one invented finger nails.

What substances are present in the nail structure?

Finger and toe nails are composed mostly of a fibrous protein called keratin.

Is finger nails a lipid?

Actually, finger nails contain protein (called "keratin").

Why is human finger nails and hair are described as being keratinized?

'Keratin' is a structural protein, which our hair, nails, and animal horns are mostly made from.

What system are nails in?

By system, you mean category.. I'm not sure if you mean finger nails or like tool nails, so I'll give you both. Finger nails: Body parts Tool nails: Hardware

What is the tail of a rattlesnake made of?

The rattle is made up of keratin - the same substance that makes up the outer layer of skin, hair, nails, etc.

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