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The protein that helps make vertebrate skin tougher and more waterproof is?
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The protein that helps to make the skin of a vertebrate tougher and more waterproof is called keratin. Keratin is also the primary structural component of nails and hair.
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What special protein helps waterproof the skin and makes the upper layers stronger and tougher?
keratin
What protein substance helps the epidermal cells of the skin to be waterproof?
Keratin
What is the protein found in nails and hair?
Keratin is the protein in the epidermis that helps protect the skin and underlying tissue. Keratin is strong and waterproof.
What protein is found in the skin hair and nails?
Nails are made of up the protein called keratin, which is a tough and insoluble structual protein. It is basically dead skin cells.
How do protein helps us in?
Protein helps muscle development.
What do power wristbands do?
Helps with your balance and stamina and they are waterproof. !!
Is being recruited into the Marines tougher than the Army?
That would be an opinion. However, Marine training "is tougher" in some ways, such as swimming, but the Army training is tougher in other ways, too. Hope this helps :D
What is an oily secretion that helps waterproof skin?
An oily secretion that helps to waterproof body surface is known as sebum. This is usually secreted in the outermost layer of the skin which is known as the epidermis.
An oil secretion that helps to waterproof body surface?
Sebum
Does protein promote calcium absorption?
No, protein helps give you energy. Vitamin D helps absorb calcium
How does protein help the foetus to develop?
protein helps the foetus to develop by the
What protein helps things across a cell membrane?
Carrier Protein
