AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hormones, neurotransmitters, enzyme, antibodies are all examples of
A
carbohydrates
B
lipids
C
nucleic acids
D
proteins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Enzymes and antibodies are both types of proteins. Proteins are large, organic molecules found throughout living organisms. They are made up of smaller subunits called amino acids. The sequence and number of amino acids help determine which type of protein is made.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are many different types of proteins created and used throughout our body. Some of the most important and distinct types include enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples include antibodies (bind to pathogens and opsonize them), enzymes (biological catalysis), motor proteins (help cells in locomotion), and receptor molecules (allow for signal transduction mechanisms).

There is 1 question to complete.