What is a Protein?

Name
Keratin

Shape
Fibrous

Hemoglobin

Globular

Insulin

Polypeptide chains

Cytochrome

Metal iron

Collagen

A-chains

Tubulin

Microtubules

Fibroin

Silk

Androgen and Estrogen

receptor

Myosin

Actin filaments

Casein

Milk

Function
Protects the epithelial
cells from damage and
stress that could kill the
cell. It can be found in
kangaroo rat liver cells.
Efficiently carries oxygen
from the lungs to the
tissues of the body.
Transport
A hormone that plays a
number of roles in the
bodys metabolism.
In the mitochondria move
electrons from one
protein complex to
another, generating
energy to power the cell.
Transport
Strengthens our bones,
cartilage, tendons,
ligaments, and skin, it
makes up about a quarter
of the bodys total
protein. Structural
Forms hollow tubes,
called microtubules that
support the structure of
the cell.
Used by silkworms to
build cocoons. People
turn these cocoon into
silk fabric
Control genes that trigger
the onset of puberty in
males and females,
respectively.
A family of ATPdependent moto protein
are known for their role in
muscle contraction.
A complete protein that
makes up 80 percent of
protein milk.