Write importance of protein for our body
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IMPORTANCE OF PROTEINS FOR OUR BODY__
Proteins are used are as follows _____
Hormones. Many of the hormones such as insulin and progesterone are proteins.
Oxygen transport. Hemoglobin, a blood protein, carries oxygen to the cells.
Cellular repair. Heat shock proteins help rebuild our cells after stress.
Binding and transport of nutrients. Transferrin, metallothionine, ceruloplasmin and other transport proteins bind to minerals and other things, and carry them throughout the body.
Movement. Muscle protein (such as myoglobin) is responsible for our ability to move.
Holding genetic information. Proteins such as RNA (ribonucleic acid) and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) in the nuclei of our cells are responsible for the genetic code.
Structural proteins. Proteins are also essential for the body structure. Bone consists of a protein matrix that fills with calcium and other minerals. Other structural proteins include collagen, cartilage, elastin and keratin that form the skin and other structures.
Enzymes. All enzymes are proteins. Thousands of enzymes facilitate every chemical reaction in the body.
Conversion to fuel. Proteins may also be converted to sugar or fat to be used as fuel for the body. This is not ideal, but it does occur in some people.
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Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues. You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block ofbones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
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