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What are proteins?
What are proteins?
Proteins are versatile macromolecules in every living organism and have endless diversity of functions in biological processes.
Give examples of proteins and their functions.
Give examples of proteins and their functions.
Examples of proteins and their functions include: Enolase and DNA polymerase for catalysis, Haemoglobin and Lactose permease for transport, Collagen and Keratin for structure, Myosin and Actin for motion.
What are amino acids?
What are amino acids?
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and are linear heteropolymers of α-amino acids with properties well-suited to carry out a variety of biological functions.
What are the properties of amino acids that make them well-suited for biological functions?
What are the properties of amino acids that make them well-suited for biological functions?
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What is the role of proteins in biological function?
What is the role of proteins in biological function?
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Which protein is involved in transporting lactose across the cell membrane?
Which protein is involved in transporting lactose across the cell membrane?
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Which protein transports oxygen in blood?
Which protein transports oxygen in blood?
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Which protein is a main agent of biological function involved in catalysis?
Which protein is a main agent of biological function involved in catalysis?
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What is the primary function of myosin?
What is the primary function of myosin?
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What are proteins primarily composed of?
What are proteins primarily composed of?
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