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This type of protein offers support.
Ex: hair which keeps you warm because 80% of your body heat escapes from your head |
Structural protein
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This type of protein is a source of amino acids for an organism.
Ex: Casein in milk |
Storage proteins
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This type of protein offers protection
Ex: Antibodies which help fight infection |
Defensive protein
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This type of protein is something moving.
Ex:hemoglobin that carries oxygen in the blood |
Transport proteins
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This type of protein speeds up chemical reactions in cells
Ex: amylase which speeds up chemical reactions in your body |
Enzymes
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This type of protein tells your body to produce chemicals
Ex: Hormones like insulin, which helps you break down sugar |
Signaling proteins
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This type of protein assists you with the movement of muscles in your body.
Ex: Actin which assists in muscle contraction |
Contractile proteins
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