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What is the medical term meaning fibrous protein substance?
Keratin
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.
What protein in skin makes it tough and waterproof?
Keratin is the protein that strengthens and waterproofs the epidermal layer of the skin.
Are your fingernails made out of dead skin?
they are modifications of the epidermis layer, which is avascular, pretty much meaning yes it is dead
Is keratin a phospholipid?
No, keratin is protein No, keratin is protein
What is the medical term meaning keratin plate covering the dorsal surface of the last bone of each toe and finger?
nail
Which organisms did humans inherit keratin from?
Humans inherited keratin from pre-human ape species. Keratin appears widely in vertebrates. Hair and fingernails are made of keratin.
The tough protective protein found in the epidermal cells is called?
The tough protective protein found in epidermal cells is called keratin. Keratin helps to provide strength and structure to the skin, hair, and nails.
What is the name for the tough waterproof protein found in skin hair and nails.?
The tough waterproof protein found in skin, hair, and nails is called keratin. Keratin provides structure and protection to these tissues.
Structure of keratin?
Alpha keratin has alpha helix structure and beta keratin has beta pleated sheet structure.
What skin protein prevents water loss?
Keratin
