Biochemistry Structure and function of protein 80f3e2e9

Keratin of skin is softer than keratin in nail because keratin in skin has

Less number of disulphide bridges

Less number of salt bridges

High sodium content

Different affinity for water

High-Yield Explanation

Keratin in skin is softer than keratin in nail, horns because of lesser disulphide linkages between cysteine residues Ref: Biochemistry by U. Satyanarayana 3rd edition Pgno : 489

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