wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Hair, fingernails, hoofs are all made of:

A
fat
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
vitamins
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
proteins
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
iron
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C proteins
Hair, finger, nails, hoofs are all made of protein called as keratin.

Keratin is a fibrous structural proteins. It is the key structural material making up the outer layer of human skin. It is also the key structural component of hair and nails.

Keratin monomers assemble into bundles to form intermediate filaments, which are tough and insoluble and form strong unmineralized tissues.

Option C is correct.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Aminoacids and Proteins
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon