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kailemarie15 kailemarie15
  • 21-06-2016
  • Biology
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what are feathers composed of

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ponyboyhowell
ponyboyhowell ponyboyhowell
  • 21-06-2016

feathers are made from the protein Keratin

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xSamx
xSamx xSamx
  • 21-06-2016

Feathers are composed of beta-keratins, they are protein strands with hydrogen bonded to beta-pleated sheets and they are further cross-linked by disulphide bridges into an even tougher structure.

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