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Do you remember Protein synthesis Yeah!
when we talked
about protein Metabolism Proteins have very
synthesis in our Energy production important roles in
Photosynthesis keeping our cells
very first lesson?
alive.
What important SQUEAK Let's list the
roles do proteins SQUEAK major ones.
play in our bodies?
Main Roles of Proteins
j Build, repair, and move body tissues
k Organize the form of cells and regulate cell movement
l Create and support the structures between cells, such
as collagen
m Exchange information between the interior and exterior
of cells
n Advance chemical reactions
o Protect the body by attacking foreign invaders
p Transport substances like oxygen, which is carried
through the blood by hemoglobin
And these are just Ahh!
the main roles!
Proteins have many
other roles, too.
Human bodies are thought Seriously?
to contain a minimum of That's a lot
of proteins!
20,000 types of proteins and
possibly as many as 200,000!
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