Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 40.1, Problem 3C
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To describe: The properties that keratin gives to human skin.

Introduction: Keratin is a highly coiled and insoluble protein, which is made by the epidermal cells. Keratin has some properties that protect the human body from environmental stress.

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