Proteins are used for what? (7 things)

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Proteins are used for what? (7 things)

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proteins

Tells you alot abt protiens

hope it helped

Answer 2

have you ever thought of using "Google?"

I bet if you typed 'proteins' into a Google search box, you'd get many, many scientific sites AND Wikipedia, for example, to answer your question.

Google is a great resource; try it, you'll like it.

Answer 3

1. They are used in the production of enzymes.

2. They are mainly body building foods.

3. They are used to form parts of the cell cytoplasm.

4. They are used as storage molecules (iron is stored in the liver with a protein).

5. There are also antibody proteins that are used for immunition against diseases.

6. Some proteins also form hormones like insulin and glucagon, which are further used to normalise blood glucose level.

7.Structural proteins help in the formation/ maintanence of various body structures such as hairs, nails etc.

8.Transport proteins such as haemoglobin help in the transport of Oxygen.

Answer 4

Building muscle,

Repairing tissue,

Source of essential amino acids,

Used in creating new DNA,

Used in creating new cells,

Building gametes (s*x cells),

Strenghtening organs.

These would be some of the roles of protein in humans.

Answer 5

They are building blocks of body.