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What are the functions of Protein?

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GREEN
growth and maintenance

BANANAS
bone structure

AREN’T
antibody formation

EXACTLY
enzyme formation

EDIBLE
energy

TILL
transport and molecule storage

HOLLIE
homeostasis

SEES
structure

HAPPINESS
hormone function

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GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

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-protein is the main component of cells (membranes contain protein)
-cell requirements increase during periods of rapid growth (pregnancy, childhood, adolescence)
-protein tissues are frequently broken down, and will need to be replaced via amino acids in the diet

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BONE STRUCTURE

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-forms part of the structured framework of bones (peak bone mass)

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