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