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function of proteins
Table 2.8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| structural | form structural framework of various parts of the body. ex: collagen in bone |
| regulatory | function as hormones that regulate various physiological processes; control growth and dev. as neurotransmitters and mediate respondses of nervous system ex. hormone insulin |
| contractile | allowing shortening of muscle cells, which produces movement- ex. myosin |
| Immunological | aid responses that protect against foreign substances and invading pathogens-ex. antibodies |
| Transport | carry vital substances throughout the body |
| catalytic | causes a reaction-ex. saliva |