NEET Biology question

Biology Biomolecules NEET

Proteases used in the leather industry to soften hides act specifically by breaking down which structural protein present in animal skin?

(A)KeratinCorrect
(B)Cellulose
(C)Chitin
(D)Starch

Answer: (A)

Solution

Microbial proteases break down keratin and other structural proteins present in hides, helping dehair and soften

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