Answer:
According to the levels of organization in the body, the level of organization in which proteins, like collagen, are found is the molecular level, allowing the structural support and the performance of other essential functions.
Explanation:
Proteins are biological macromolecules, polymers of units called amino acids. These molecules belong to the molecular level of organization in living organisms.
The level of organization where proteins are found allows them:
- <em>Form an essential part of cells.</em>
- <em>Contribute to the construction of tissues and organs.</em>
- <em>Participate in metabolic reactions, as enzymes. </em>
- <em>Defense of the organism, in the form of antibodies.</em>
- <em>Regulation of vital functions, forming hormones.</em>
Other functions of proteins are to integrate the cell membranes and perform transport function, to form receptors and to be an energy reserve.
Answer:
because the body requires a higher supply of oxygen
Explanation:
Cellular respiration can be divided into two different metabolic processes: aerobic respiration which needs oxygen (O2) and anaerobic respiration (without O2). The aerobic cellular respiration is produced when glucose molecules react with O2 in order to form ATP, the energy currency of the cell. Aerobic cellular respiration is the main source for generating ATP. During exercise, the requirement of O2 will be higher because the cellular respiration rate is increased in order to produce more energy (ATP). In consequence, during physical activities, it is required have to breathe faster to supply this O2, which enters into the lungs to be transported to all the cells through blood circulation.
