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Protein synthesis wow, are
proteins really
When you hear that delicious,
“protein,” you
probably think of er, I mean,
the nutrients found important?
in foods, but...
For living creatures
like us, proteins are
vital substances that
are largely responsible
for keeping our bodies
functioning.
Absolutely! Remember when
Our bodies are RoboCat looked at the
DNA inside the nucleus?
maintained by
different proteins DNA Gene (protein
blueprint)
carrying out
their duties. RNA Ribosome
Amino acid
• Maintenance of
cellular structure Nucleus Cytoplasm
• Digestion Protein
• Muscle creation
• Protection from viral, A protein's blueprint, or
gene, is encoded in the
fungal, and parasitic DNA inside the nucleus.
infections
Proteins are created by ribosomes,
Protein found in the cytoplasm, based
on this blueprint.
proteins are
continuously
manufactured
by every cell in
our body.
Recipe
ProteinProtein The ribosomes are
like chefs following a
recipe to make a meal!
