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Chemically, fingernails are made mainly of __________?
A
Carbohydrate
B
Fats
C
protein
✓ Official correct answer
D
Starch
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A
Carbohydrate
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B
Fats
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C
protein
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D
Starch
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Explanation
Nails are mostly keratin, a protein.
Hence the keyed answer is protein.
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