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MHT CET Chemistry Biomolecules 2026 MHT CET 2026 (18 April Shift 2)

MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

Question

Identify a protein present in nails

Options

  1. A. Legumelin
  2. B. Keratin
  3. C. Myosin
  4. D. Insulin

Answer

B. Keratin

Step-by-step solution

Keratin is a tough, fibrous structural protein that forms the main structural constituent of hair, feathers, hooves, claws, horns, and nails. Legumelin is a protein found in leguminous plants. Myosin is a motor protein found in muscles that is responsible for muscle contraction. Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels. Answer: Keratin

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