Part C-LO 3, List Eight Functions of Proteins in the Body Proteins have numerous

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Part C-LO 3, List Eight Functions of Proteins in the Body Proteins have numerous important functions. For example, they are important for cell growth, repair, and maintenance. They also help maintain acid-base balance by acting as buffers. Choose the statements below that correctly describe a function of proteins in the body. Select all that apply. ANSWER: Proteins help transport nutrients and other substances Proteins play an important role in immunity. Proteins help speed up chemical reactions. Proteins are stored in adipose tissue to be used as an energy source later. Proteins help maintain fluid balance. Part D-LO 4, Explain How Proteins Are Digested and Absorbed Proteins that are consumed as part of the diet are digested into single amino acids, absorbed in the small intestine, and transported via the portal vein to the liver. Fill in the blank about protein digestion. Proteins are denatured by hydrochloric acid in the ANSWER: O stomach O pancreas O liver O mouth small intestine

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Function of protein:- 1.Structural Support
2. Movement
3. Signal Transduction
4. Binding
5. Molecule transport across membranes
6. Catalysis

1Building blocks. Proteins make up the hair, nails, muscles etc

2.hormones. Many hormones are protein in nature; hormones control growth and metabolic activities of the body.

3.catalytic activities. Enzymes are globular protein. ..

4.. Transport of oxygen. ..

5.. Blood Clotting. ...

6.Immunity. .

7.. Muscles contractility.

Ans- proteins are denatured by hydrochloric acud in stomach.

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