B3. Why proteins are important Qs

Question 1

Name one protein made in red blood cells that is not made in white blood cells?

Answer 1

Haemoglobin

Question 2

Name a protein that is only made in cells of the pancreas?

Answer 2

Insulin

Question 3

Name a protein that is only made in cells of the stomach?

Answer 3

Enzyme-Pepsin

Question 4

Explain how switching genes on or off can lead to cells becoming specialized for their different functions?

Answer 4

Cells become specialized because the genes that are not required are switched off. Only the genes needed to make a particular type of cell work are switched on.