Question

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 limited number of different amino acids

Answer 1

Proteins can help defend organisms from foreign invader, help create bodily activities,and speed up reactions by decreasing the energy needed for the reaction to occur.

Due to the number and arrangement of amino acids in the chain ,and most importantly the shape of the molecules. These proteins have various diversities when there are only a limited number of different amino acids.

Answer 2

proteins serve as units of transportation, they are a source of energy and they build and maintain structures inside the body. there may be only 21 amino acids but you can arrange them in any way making for numerous amounts of proteins