Friday, July 13, 2012

STPM Biology - chapter 1: Reision essay question 27


27. Give 4 types of proteins and their functions in the living organisms. [4]

Answer:

A)   Types of protein function:
-catalytic enzymatic to catalyze biological reactions.
-to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood circulation (haemoglobin).
-to transport other substances to other part of the cells or within the cells.
-regulatory/ messenger/ hormone coordination of cellular activities through messenger molecules (insulin).
-storage for molecules required by the organism (ovalbumin-storage for amino acid; calmodulin-storage for calcium; ferritin-storage for iron).
-structural for support of organisms (cocoon, hair, skin, keratin).
-immune/ defense/ protection against diseases ( antibodies).
-receptor response of cells to chemical stimuli.
-contractile and motor, for movement and mobility (actin & myosin).
-act as hydrolytic enzymes.
-visual protein for vision.

Assignment submitted by L.E., Teh, E.L., Wong, Tan Findy 2011/2012 (IBM)








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