Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Hair is virtually indestructable. Except for it's property of flammability.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Hair is composed of keratin, a remarkably durable protein that resists decomposition. Hair can survive for thousands of years in archaeological contexts. Its main vulnerability is flammability - it will burn when exposed to fire, which is the primary exception to its indestructibility.

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