Asked by
Matthew Gonzales
on Oct 25, 2024Verified
Which function of proteins is NOT correctly matched with the example?
A) Transport - hemoglobin
B) Structure - collagen and keratin
C) Regulation - enzymes and hormones
D) Protection - packing around organs and glands
E) Contraction - actin and myosin in muscles
Hemoglobin
A component of red blood cells, hemoglobin serves the crucial function of delivering oxygen from the lungs to tissues across the body and returning carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.
Collagen
The main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues, providing strength and elasticity.
Enzymes
Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed by the reactions.
- Recognize the structural hierarchy in proteins and the significance of each level for its function.
Verified Answer
MK
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the structural hierarchy in proteins and the significance of each level for its function.