Question

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Which of the following is a possible function of a protein?
A - Long-Term Energy Storage
B - Insulating Organisms
C - Storing Genetic Information
D - Sending Signals Across the Organism

THANKS!!!

Answer 1

A - incorrect, (Fatty acids, lipids - Longterm energy storage)
B - incorrect (Fatty acids insulate skin, vital organs in an organism)
C- incorrect (Nucleic acids store genetic information)
D - CORRECT
1) Cell to Cell communication in gram positive bacteria, via an oligopeptide sinal molecule (Quorum sensing)
2) Inter kingdom cell communication between bacteria and host cell mediated by virulence proteins etc...

Answer 2

Thank you!!!