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What is the primary function of catalytic proteins?
What is the primary function of catalytic proteins?
- Bind and store small molecules
- Act as sites for receptor molecules
- Control enzymatic action by turning enzymes on and off (correct)
- Help molecules enter and exit the cell
Which protein provides immunological protection for mammalian young?
Which protein provides immunological protection for mammalian young?
- Albumin
- Ferritin
- Casein (correct)
- Myoglobin
Where are defense proteins often found in the cell?
Where are defense proteins often found in the cell?
- In muscle tissues
- In blood capillaries
- Within the cell nucleus
- Embedded in the exterior surface of cell membranes (correct)
Which protein maintains acid-base balance within body fluids?
Which protein maintains acid-base balance within body fluids?
What is the main function of transport proteins in the cell?
What is the main function of transport proteins in the cell?
In which part of the circulatory system can fluid-balance proteins like albumin and globulin be found?
In which part of the circulatory system can fluid-balance proteins like albumin and globulin be found?
Which type of protein is best known for their catalytic role in almost every chemical reaction in the body?
Which type of protein is best known for their catalytic role in almost every chemical reaction in the body?
Which proteins are central to the functioning of the body's immune system?
Which proteins are central to the functioning of the body's immune system?
Which proteins are necessary for all forms of movement and are found in muscles as filament-like structures?
Which proteins are necessary for all forms of movement and are found in muscles as filament-like structures?
Which type of protein is responsible for binding small biomolecules like oxygen and transporting them to different parts of the body?
Which type of protein is responsible for binding small biomolecules like oxygen and transporting them to different parts of the body?
Which category of proteins confers stiffness and rigidity, with collagen being a common example?
Which category of proteins confers stiffness and rigidity, with collagen being a common example?
Transmembrane proteins span a cell membrane and assist in controlling the movement of small molecules and ions. Which category do they belong to?
Transmembrane proteins span a cell membrane and assist in controlling the movement of small molecules and ions. Which category do they belong to?
Which type of proteins are oxytocin and vasopressin?
Which type of proteins are oxytocin and vasopressin?
In terms of biochemically important small peptides, which category do enkephalins belong to?
In terms of biochemically important small peptides, which category do enkephalins belong to?
What is the primary function of oxytocin and vasopressin?
What is the primary function of oxytocin and vasopressin?
Which of the following is true about the number of isomeric peptides as the peptide chain length increases?
Which of the following is true about the number of isomeric peptides as the peptide chain length increases?
What role do enkephalins play in the body?
What role do enkephalins play in the body?
What are the two best-known enkephalins?
What are the two best-known enkephalins?
