Unit 2-proteins

Question 1

Communication proteins

Answer 1

Short distance communication of cells

Yelling is to people as communication proteins are to cells

Question 2

Receptor Proteins

Answer 2

Long distance communication through cells

Phones are to people as receptor proteins are to cells

Question 3

Recognition protein

Answer 3

Tell immune cells not to harm the cell

Recognition proteins are like ID bags in the white house

Question 4

Passive Transport

Answer 4

Transport water through channels of interior without energy . (Too big for more way)

Passive transport proteins are like electronic gates they don’t require human energy.

Question 5

Active Transport

Answer 5

Transport water across a membrane with energy

Active transports are like doors it requires energy to use them

Question 6

Adhesion Protein

Answer 6

Cells adhere to other cells

Bandages are to skin as Adhesion proteins are to cells