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Proteins assist the human body in which of the following ways

Proteins assist the human body in which of the following ways-example-1
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Chemical reaction:

yes, as enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions.

Energy storage:

This is not a main function of proteins.

Fighting infections:

Yes, as antibodies are proteins that our imune system makes to help fight infection.

Chemical signaling:

yes, as many of the molecules used by a cell to communicate with others are proteins.

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