BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

NUCLEIC ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a function of PROTEINS?
A
structural building block
B
enzymatic role
C
cell transport
D
stores genetic information
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, proteins do not provide energy for metabolism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Proteins help fight disease, control the rate of reaction and move substances into or out of cells. However, proteins do not store and transmit genetic information and thus the correct answer is A.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (E) Transmit hereditary information. Proteins have many different roles in living organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -They also assist with the formation of new molecules by reading the genetic information stored in DNA. Messenger proteins, such as some types of hormones, transmit signals to coordinate biological processes between different cells, tissues, and organs. These proteins provide structure and support for cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -No, proteins do not store genetic information or transmit to the next generation. The genetic information is stored in the form of nucleic acids i.e. deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) or ribonucleic acids (RNA).

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