Consider the following statements 1 Keratin is a strong proteins that is the key structural material...........

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Consider the following statements

1. Keratin is a strong proteins that is the key structural material making up hair, nails.

2. Keratin is extremely soluble in water and organic solvents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

Keratin is one of a family of fibrous structural proteins. It is the key structural material making up hair, nails, feathers, horns, claws, hooves, and the outer layer of skin. Keratin is also the protein that protects epithelial cells from damage or stress. Keratin is extremely insoluble in water and organic solvents. Keratin monomers assemble into bundles to form intermediate filaments, which are tough and form strong unmineralized epidermal appendages found in reptiles, birds, amphibians, and mammals.