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What is the role of proteins in nearly all chemical reactions in biological systems?
What is the role of proteins in nearly all chemical reactions in biological systems?
- Act as energy reserves
- Serve as reserves of metal ions and amino acids
- Facilitate enzymatic catalysis (correct)
- Form the major structural components of cell membranes
Which protein binds to iron for transport in the bloodstream?
Which protein binds to iron for transport in the bloodstream?
- Casein
- Myoglobin
- Albumin (correct)
- Ovalbumin
What is the main role of membrane proteins in cells?
What is the main role of membrane proteins in cells?
- Storing metal ions and amino acids
- Serving as energy reserves
- Relaying signals within cells (correct)
- Facilitating muscle contraction
Which proteins serve as reserves of metal ions and amino acids in the body?
Which proteins serve as reserves of metal ions and amino acids in the body?
What are the major structural components of cell membranes?
What are the major structural components of cell membranes?
Which proteins are the major components of muscle, contributing to muscle contraction?
Which proteins are the major components of muscle, contributing to muscle contraction?
What provides support and shape to cells and tissues?
What provides support and shape to cells and tissues?
Which proteins defend vertebrates against bacterial and viral infections?
Which proteins defend vertebrates against bacterial and viral infections?
What type of proteins are involved in the generation of nerve impulses?
What type of proteins are involved in the generation of nerve impulses?
What are the basic structural units of proteins?
What are the basic structural units of proteins?
At neutral pH, how are amino acids predominantly present in solution?
At neutral pH, how are amino acids predominantly present in solution?
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