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Hair and fingernails are made up of a type protein called keratin. This structural element is also a part of the make up of the outer layer of human skin.
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What are the properties of fingernails?
Fingernails (and hair and horns) are made of keratin, a tough insoluble protein.
What is hair made of and what is it?
Hair is made out of Keratin, the same substances that make up your fingernails.
How are fingernails and hair a like?
They are both made out of protein
What substance is hair and fingernails made up of?
dead cells
What are fingernail made of?
Fingernails are made from a protein called "Keratin".
What structures are made up of live tissue in the skin?
Fingernails and hair not completely sure but i know fingernails is right
What is rhino tusk made of?
It is made of keratin, the same substance as hair and fingernails.
What body part is the horn of a rhinoceros made of?
Its like your fingernails and hair...Its made of Keratin
What is a rino horn made out off?
fingernails and hair people say
What are fingernails made up of?
The same things as hair.(as far as I kno)
What keeps your hair flexible and waterproof?
Keratin the same thing your fingernails are made of!
What is a rhinocerus horn made of?
Keratin, the same substance that our hair and fingernails are composed of.
