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What is the waterproofing protein found in the epidermal cells called?
which is a protein that makes the skin waterproof
The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is?
Collagen
What is the name for the tough waterproof protein found in skin ha?
keratin
Keratinocytes are the most important of the epidermal cells because?
they produce a fibrous protein that gives the skin its protective properties.
What are hair cells made up of?
hair is not made of cells. it is made of a protein called keritin. hair folical cells make the keritin, but stay within the epithelium (or skin) of the mammal.
Do skin cells copy and translate an insulin gene into insulin protein?
Insulin is not produced by skin cells.
Do the skin cells on the bottom of your feet have a nucleus?
Why wouldn't they? The skin cells on the soles of your feet are just like the skin cells everywhere else on your body - the skin on the soles of your feet would look identical to skin anywhere else if not for the fact you walked on them, which hardens the flesh. But, yes, they have nuclei.
What is the waterproofing protein found in the epidermal cells called?
which is a protein that makes the skin waterproof
What protein substance helps the epidermal cells of the skin to be waterproof?
Keratin
The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is?
Collagen
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.
A tough waterproofing protein is?
Keratin is a tough, waterproofing protein. Keratin is secreted by the cells of the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin).
What is the scientific name for skin cells?
Epidermal cells.
What is the name of the protein found in nails hair and the skin?
keratin
What is the name of the protein found in the skin that keeps it from sagging?
Collagen
Why do your bodies need protein?
Most all the parts of our bodies are made from protein: hair, skin, blood, organs, and muscles. It is needed for cells to grow. It also repairs or replaces healthy cells and tissues.
Why do you get calluses?
Because your blisters pop and the skin hardens up
