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Protein Functions
Functions of Proteins with an example
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Structural | collagen, keratin |
| catalysis | catalase |
| Storage | Ferritin |
| Protection | Antibodies or Immunoglobulins |
| Regulation | insulin |
| Nerve impulse transmission | Seratonin |
| Movement (muscle) | Actin/Myosin |
| Transportation | Albumin |
| Acid/Base Balance | Proteins can accept or donate H+, so can help to buffer blood |
| Energy | Proteins can be an energy source if no carbs or lipids are available |