BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What percentage of the human body is made up of proteins?
A
5%
B
10%
C
20%
D
40%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Protein makes up approximately 20 percent of the human body and is present in every single cell. The word protein is a Greek word, meaning “of utmost importance.” Proteins are called the workhorses of life as they provide the body with structure and perform a vast array of functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -INTRODUCTION. Protein is a functionally important component at the molecular level of body composition. Protein mass in healthy adults is relatively large, representing 10.6 kg, or 15.1%, of body mass in the reference man (1).

Detailed explanation-3: -Collagen is the main component of connective tissue, and is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content.

Detailed explanation-4: -A healthy human body has a total protein and fat content of 16 percent each. Proteins are the basic building blocks of our bodies, and they are made up of amino acids that are organised into distinct groups. Fats are the most significant component of the diet, and they play a crucial role in living a healthy life.

Detailed explanation-5: -Yes, all proteins are made up of the combinations of the total 20 types of amino acids. These 20 amino acids can be arranged in thousands of different combinations to form a variety of proteins.

There is 1 question to complete.