What substance is in the outer layer of epithelial cells that helps protect and waterproof the layers of skin cells beneath it?
(A) keratin
(B) melanin
(C) calcium
(D) fatty tissue

Respuesta :

Answer:

The correct answer is option A, that is, keratin.

Explanation:

Keratin refers to a protein that belongs to one of the families of fibrous structural proteins. It is the essential structural substance that forms nails, hair, horns, feathers, external layer of the skin, and hooves. It is the protein, which safeguards epithelial cells from stress or destruction. Keratin is tremendously insoluble in organic solvents and water.

Answer:

(A) keratin

Explanation:

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