Digestion and AbsorptionHard
Question
In a person of advanced age, the hair become thinner gradually. It happens because of decrease in
Options
A.synthesis of glucose
B.synthesis of protenins
C.energy availability
D.blood supply
Solution
In vertebrates, α -keratin (a protein) constiuttes almost the entir dry weight of hair. Therefore, as the person ages, metabolism decreases, synthesis of protein decreases leading to thinning of hair.
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