What are the functions of amino acids? Select all that apply. Make up antibodies in the immune system to protect the body from foreign pathogens Make up our muscles, bones, skin, and connective tissue Act as enzymes that work to catalyze chemical reactions Are hormones that act as chemical messengers
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Which of the following is a feature of an essential amino acid? It can be made from fat in the body. It must be supplied by the diet. It is not necessary in the diet. It can be made from glucose in the body. Which of the following is a role for protein in the human body - select all that apply May act as hormones May act as enzymes Regulate acid-base balance Structural materials for body tissues. Major source of energy for the brain and nervous system
The function of proteins Select all of the following that serve to provide examples of the functions of proteins. Keratin makes up hair and nails, providing them with strength and support. ATP provides chemical energy for cells. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas in response to increased blood sugar levels. Amylopectin acts as energy storage in plant cells. Estrogen and testosterone are sex hormones produced in the ovaries and testes. Hemoglobin transports oxygen within blood in the body. Lactase is an enzyme that is responsible for breaking down lactose into usable sugars within the stomach. Individuals with blood type A have red blood cells that contain A antigens. Microfilaments within cells are composed of actin and help transport substances.
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