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OpenStudy (aleah54):

fan and medal Proteins have a variety of functions within a living cell. Describe at least three of the possible functions of proteins, and explain how proteins can be so diverse when there are only a limited number of different amino acids. I know this is'nt math but no one would help me in biogoly

OpenStudy (liziekay):

is called this because protein is vital in the maintenance of body tissue, including development and repair. Hair, skin, eyes, muscles and organs are all made from protein.

OpenStudy (liziekay):

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OpenStudy (keythemusician):

Protein is important for cellular growth and repair

OpenStudy (liziekay):

Protein is a major source of energy.

OpenStudy (liziekay):

Protein is involved in the creation of some hormones. These substances help control body functions that involve the interaction of several organs.

OpenStudy (liziekay):

1. There are 20 different amino acids in proteins; 2. A protein molecule can be as long as 300-400 amino acids, linked in a linear order; 3. It is the sequence of amino acids that makes one protein different from another. How many different sequences can there be? With 26 different letters, how many different words are there? Quite a few . . .

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