Question

proteins are used for many structural functions such as in the acting and myosin in muscle or as a part of the cytoskeleton scaffolding that maintains cell shape. what other main function do proteins serve?

Answer 1

There are different types of proteins present which are made of amino acid sub-units. Proteins play various important functions in an organism's body. Some of these functions are:

• Growth and maintenance of cells and individuals.
• Antibodies are proteins which provide immunity.
• Enzymes are proteins which catalyze different reactions.
• Many proteins allow movement of substances inside and outside of the cell membrane. They are known as carrier proteins.
• Many proteins serve as structural proteins.