GK
CHEMISTRY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Act as hormones and enzymes
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Do much of the work in cells and transport materials
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Build tissues and muscles
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store and transmit genetic information
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Detailed explanation-1: -All of these are functions of proteins except (d) storing genetic information of living things, which is the role of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
Detailed explanation-2: -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).
Detailed explanation-3: -Enzymes are proteins made up of amino acids and acts as biological catalysts in our body. However, glucose serves the purpose of energy provider for metabolism which is not a protein.
Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is (E) Transmit hereditary information.
Detailed explanation-5: -Proteins have multiple functions, including: acting as enzymes and hormones, maintaining proper fluid and acid-base balance, providing nutrient transport, making antibodies, enabling wound healing and tissue regeneration, and providing energy when carbohydrate and fat intake is inadequate.