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Keratin is formed by the outer layer of the skin. The epidermis, which is on top of the dermis, as a part of layer called the basal layer. This is the growing layer, which pushes out when a new layer forms. As soon as the layer comes closer to the surface it becomes filled with the product called keratin. This layer cells is dead because it cannot be supported this close to the surface. Hair and nails also are formed of keratin and are also formed in the same way.
Keratin is made of fibrous polyproteins and so is composed of nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
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What chemical elements are in hair?
its mostly made of protein: keratin and some melanin
Is keratin a monomer?
Keratin is a polymer
What compounds form the element gadolinium and how are they used?
Compounds do not form elements. Elements form compounds.
What is the melting point of keratin?
Typically Keratin melts at 140-170 degrees depending on the quality and hardness of the Keratin
Does leather contain carbon and oxygen?
Yes. Leather, made from cow skin contain proteins such as keratin. These proteins contain the elements carbon and oxygen among others.
What are the elements which make your hair?
Hair is composed mostly of a protein called keratin. Like all proteins, keratin is composed mainly of the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
What is keratin in plural form?
Keratins is the plural form
What chemical elements are in hair?
its mostly made of protein: keratin and some melanin
Carotene and keratin are same?
No. Carotene is a pigment. Beta-carotene is a form of Vitamin A. Keratin is a protein which makes up hair and fingernails. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratin
What is keratin made out of?
yes your hair is made of keratin unlike your nails and other body parts
Differentiate between keratin and insulin?
There are similarities in Keratin and Insulin, they are used differently. Insulin and Keratin are both made inside the human body and they are also both made synthetically. Insulin stays in liquid form while Keratin is a hardened form which an be has hard as finger nails or as soft as hair. Insulin in made synthetically and used for medical purposes where Keratin is made synthetically and used for beauty purposes.
Is keratin a phospholipid?
No, keratin is protein No, keratin is protein
How is collagen different from keratin?
Both keratin and collagen are biological structural elements, They are proteins that provide special properties combining strength and stability to the cells. These proteins are largely insoluble in water and generally elongated.
What do elements combine to form?
Elements combine to form chemical compounds.
What is Alpha and beta keratin in hairdressing?
Keratin is a tough, fibrous protein. There are two types of keratin: alpha- and beta-keratin. Alpha-keratin is softer and is found only in mammals.
What was a shrapnel and why were they dangerouse?
No, it is keratin. Keratin.
Is keratin a monomer?
Keratin is a polymer
