What kinds of protein are found in the body?

Answer 1

Proteins that are found in the body are divided into two main groups. a.) Structural proteins -These are proteins which are necessary in formation of an organic substances, parts, structures and other basic parts of the body. examples of these are collagen (which is found in the bones), keratin (a pigment in skin and others). b.) Functional proteins -These are proteins that performed a specific function in the body Examples of these protein are : Haemoglobin - an iron containing pigment in the blood which carries oxygen to the brain. Actin and Myosin - the fluid that is involve in the proper contraction of arm muscles.

Answer 2

There are 20 different types of amino acids that can combine to form different proteins in the body. Some common proteins found in the body include collagen, hemoglobin, enzymes, and antibodies. Each protein plays a different role in supporting the structure and function of cells and tissues.

Answer 3

Some proteins are in your body because they help your body in four main functions:

1) Helps with movement and structural purpose in bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons

2) Functions as enzymes

3) Help transport substances across cell membranes

4) Act as chemical messengers through hormones.

Answer 4

Aside from fat lipids, most structures in your body consists of protein. Much of your cell structure, enzymes, and hormones are made of different protein structure.

A protein is a combination of amino acids. The body uses 21 different amino acids and can manufacture roughly half of these. The amino acids that it cannot manufacture on its own, it needs to consume via food; these are called "essential" amino acids because the body must consume these. They are:

Isoleucine

Arginine*Lysine

Methionine

Phenylalanine

Threonine

Tryptophan

Valine

Histidine*

Tyrosine*

Leucine