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Hydrolysis of Protein in Strong Base

Concentrated sodium hydroxide causes wool and hair to dissolve.
Hydrolysis of Hair in Strong Base


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Concentrated sodium hydroxide breaks the peptide bonds in hair, causing it to dissolve.
Hydrolysis of Wool in Strong Base


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Concentrated sodium hydroxide breaks the peptide bonds on wool, causing it to dissolve.
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