I WONDER - What Are Fingernails Made From?

I WONDER - What Are Fingernails Made From?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is keratin primarily classified as?

A type of protein

A type of carbohydrate

A type of lipid

A type of vitamin

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is keratin naturally found in humans?

In the muscles and tendons

In the hair and nails

In the skin and bones

In the blood and lymph

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animals have keratin in their bodies?

Only birds

Horses and birds

Only mammals

Fish and reptiles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Greek origin of the word 'keratin'?

It means 'hoof'

It means 'horn'

It means 'feather'

It means 'nail'

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes keratin's properties?

Soft and soluble

Brittle and soluble

Tough and insoluble

Flexible and soluble