BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

NUCLEIC ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the following are functions of proteins except which one?
A
Transport oxygen
B
Speed up chemical reactions
C
Provide immunity
D
Short term energy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Protein is considered a long-term energy source when compare to carbohydrates as energy sources. The reason for this is that proteins take longer to metabolize than carbohydrates. The average metabolism rate for protein is 12 hours compared to carbohydrates which is between 15 minutes to 5 hours at the most.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is D carrying genetic information.

Detailed explanation-3: -Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The major functions of proteins are providing structure, regulating body processes, transporting materials, balancing fluids, helping with immunity, and providing energy.

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