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Biomolecules — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYBiomolecules2 Marks
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How do proteins act as carrier proteins?
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Proteins acts as a carrier protein in the following ways Some proteins act as carrier which bind and transport specific molecules across a membrane or in a body fluid.
  1. Haemoglobin of RBCs transports oxygen in the body.
  2. Myoglobin of muscles store oxygen.
  3. Serum albumin carries fatty acids and lipids in the blood.

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