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Irina-Kira [14]
2 years ago
11

Why are proteins so small but so important to living organisms .

Biology
2 answers:
AleksAgata [21]2 years ago
7 0

Explanation: because carry out all the functions in the human body necessary for living. Proteins make up hormones that are required for living. Insulin - responsible for stabilising blood sugar. Haemoglobin - responsible for carrying oxygen around the body. Melatonin - responsible for helping us get to sleep. Adrenalin - responsible for the flight-fight-freeze response. There are many more but here are just a few.

Anvisha [2.4K]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Protein is a nutrient your body needs to grow, as well as to support and maintain your life. ... For example, proteins help cells develop and communicate, act as enzymes and hormones, conduct the transport of nutrients throughout your bloodstream and repair damaged tissue. In other words, you can't live without protein.

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