2007-01-20 21:15:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Proteins are of several types and may have a variety of effects on individuals based on each protein's capability to produce such differences. A brief explanation of Proteins in human body and their functions will help answer your question:
Protein Enzymes - catalytic activity and function
Transport Proteins - bind & carry ligands
Storage Proteins - ovalbumin, gluten, casein, ferretin
Contractile (Motor) Proteins: can contract, change shape, elements of cytoskeleton (actin, myosin, tubulin)
Structural (Support) Proteins: collagen of tendons & cartilage, elastin of ligaments (tropoelastin), keratin of hair, feathers, & nails, fibroin of silk & webs
Defensive (Protective) Proteins: antibodies (IgG), fibrinogen & thrombin, snake venoms, bacterial toxins
Regulatory (Signalling) Proteins: regulate metabolic processes, hormones, transcription factors & enhancers, growth factor proteins
Receptor (detecting stimuli) Proteins: light & rhodopsin, membrane receptor proteins and acetylcholine or insulin.
2007-01-20 21:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by khatib 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adequate protein intake increases an individual's productivity and working ability.
2007-01-21 05:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by hymy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋