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What are various functions of proteins?

Answer

Functions of proteins are:
  1. Proteins are the building materials of our body.
  2. Proteins are the constituents of enzymes.
  3. Proteins make our muscles, skin, hair and nails.
  4. Proteins form a red pigment in blood which acts as an oxygen carrier.
  5. Proteins like fibrin help in clotting of blood.
  6. Proteins help in repairing damaged cells, replacing wornout or dead cells and tissues.
  7. Proteins help to develop resistance of the body against various infections.

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