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3.2.1.

all about proteins


Proteins are polymers made up of the monomers called amino acids. They can be found in animal products like meat, eggs, and cheese. They can also be found in nuts. A source of protein for vegetarians is soybeans. Proteins have many functions within the body, such as building and repairing tissues.

hemoglobin
System-cardiovascular Type-transport protein
Role in the body- hemoglobin's role in the body involves joining red blood cells and helping collect oxygen for the body then circulating around the body with it and delivering it to the organs and tissue that need air. system

amylase
System-digestive Type-enzyme Role- the role of amylase is to break down starch for the body System- endocrine salivary glands and pancreas

cologen
System-integumentary Type-structural Role- supporting all body tissue System-

insulin
System-endocrine Type-signaling protein Role of insulin- insulin's job is to go around the circulatory system collect glucose then take it to a cell that needs energy then it connects to the insulin receptor and signals the glut 4 transporters to pickup the glucose. System- endocrine pancreas

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