Question

nail is made up of which compound ... pls elaborate.. and same with hair...

Answer 1

Nail compounds are as follows

Acetone
C3H6O

Ethyl acetate
C4H8O2

Shellac

Ciclopirox

Biotin
C10H16N2O3S

Answer 2

Nails are similar to claws in other animals finger nails and toenails are made of a tough protective protein called alpha-keratin.this protein is also found in the hooves and horns of different animals.it is not made of bones but are made of layers of compacted dead cells that cause the nail to be strong and flexible