4. Protein Structure

Which of the following is a general function of a fibrous protein?

What is the most common shape for a fibrous protein?

Which fibrous protein is the primary structural component of human hair?

In the context of fibrous and globular proteins, what is the primary function of keratin in vertebrates?

Hair is composed largely of the fibrous protein keratin. Approximately what percentage of hair (by dry weight) is protein?

In the context of fibrous and globular proteins, a protein substance found in nails and hair is: