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Identify three of the many functions of proteins within the human body.Multiple select question.Proteins function as receptors on the surfaces of cells.Proteins allow biological information to be transferred to the next generation.Proteins carry substances within the blood.Proteins provide insulation.Proteins catalyze chemical reactions.

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Identify three of the many functions of proteins within the human body.Multiple select question.Proteins function as receptors on the surfaces of cells.Proteins allow biological information to be transferred to the next generation.Proteins carry substances within the blood.Proteins provide insulation.Proteins catalyze chemical reactions.

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The three functions of proteins within the human body are:

  1. Proteins function as receptors on the surfaces of cells: Proteins on the cell surface bind to specific molecules, allowing the cell to respond to signals from its environment.

  2. Proteins carry substances within the blood: Some proteins, such as hemoglobin, bind to small molecules and transport them around the body. Hemoglobin, for example, carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

  3. Proteins catalyze chemical reactions: Proteins that function as enzymes speed up chemical reactions within the body. They can build up or break down other molecules as needed by the body.

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