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Keratin is a fibrous, structural protein found in birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians. Hair, horns, nails, claws, beaks, turtle shells, feathers and hoofs are all made from different types of keratins. It is a useful protein because it is easily made by the body and is quite versatile. It can form the soft, insulating coat of a sheep and also the tough, hard horn of a rhinoceros. Human fingernails are also made of a type of keratin and serve as a layer of protection to the sensitive nerve endings at the tips of our fingers.
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Is keratin a phospholipid?
No, keratin is protein No, keratin is protein
Which junction uses keratin fibers to anchor cells to each other?
To keep the nucleus situated in the center of the cell, keratin fibers link the nuclear envelope to cytoplasmic plaques on desmosomes and hemidesmosomes. Keratin may be involved elsewhere well, but I am positive it functions in the aforementioned junctions, at least.
What is a keratin filled cyst and what causes it?
Keratin
What is the name for the tough waterproof protein found in skin hair and nails.?
Keratin.
Which protein forms the hair and nails?
Your hair is made up of a long string of the protein keratin, which is the same protein that is the building blocks for fingernails, feathers, and even claws in many other species. --------------- Our skin is made up of keratin as well.
What uses do keratin have?
Keratin provides strength for many parts of the Integumentary System such as your nails, hair and skin
How do you use keratin in a sentence?
Hair and some other fibers contain keratin.
Is keratin a phospholipid?
No, keratin is protein No, keratin is protein
Which junction uses keratin fibers to anchor cells to each other?
To keep the nucleus situated in the center of the cell, keratin fibers link the nuclear envelope to cytoplasmic plaques on desmosomes and hemidesmosomes. Keratin may be involved elsewhere well, but I am positive it functions in the aforementioned junctions, at least.
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
What protein in skin makes it tough and waterproof?
Keratin is the protein that strengthens and waterproofs the epidermal layer of the skin.
What proteins are contained in feathers?
The answer is Cholamine.Feathers are made out of a protein called keratin. It is the same protein is in some scales of reptiles.I hope this helped you!!!!
The tough protective protein found in the epidermal cells is called?
Keratin
What is a keratin filled cyst and what causes it?
Keratin
What is the name for the tough waterproof protein found in skin hair and nails.?
Keratin.
