Proteins And Functions Flashcards

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Collagen

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Connects muscles to bones; skin support.

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Keratin

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Provides shape and structure; found in hair and nails.

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Hemoglobin

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Carries oxygen from lungs through the blood to all other organs.

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Actin + Myosin

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Supports muscle contractions.

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Insulin

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Controls sugar levels in bloodstream.

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Antibodies

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Prevents illness by defending against viruses and bacteria.

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Enzymes

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Speed up chemical reactions.

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Nucleic Acids

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Carries genetic information (DNA)

Reorders DNA to create new life forms (RNA)

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