Question

When mucin mixes with water, it becomes:

Answer 1

Answer:

Mucus

Explanation:

The protein present in the saliva is known as mucin .

When mucin mixes with water , it turns out to be a slippery substance , known as mucus.

The inner linning of the body produces a slippery and a stringy fluid called the muscus .

The importance of mucus is -

Mucus acts as a protective layer , its acts as a moisturizing layer , to keep the organs from drying out.

Human body produces approximately 1 to 1.5 liters per day.