Biology Grade 10 Unit 1 Test/ Protein Classes

Front 1

This type of protein offers support.
Ex: hair which keeps you warm because 80% of your body heat escapes from your head

Back 1

Structural protein

Front 2

This type of protein is a source of amino acids for an organism.
Ex: Casein in milk

Back 2

Storage proteins

Front 3

This type of protein offers protection
Ex: Antibodies which help fight infection

Back 3

Defensive protein

Front 4

This type of protein is something moving.
Ex:hemoglobin that carries oxygen in the blood

Back 4

Transport proteins

Front 5

This type of protein speeds up chemical reactions in cells
Ex: amylase which speeds up chemical reactions in your body

Back 5

Enzymes

Front 6

This type of protein tells your body to produce chemicals
Ex: Hormones like insulin, which helps you break down sugar

Back 6

Signaling proteins

Front 7

This type of protein assists you with the movement of muscles in your body.
Ex: Actin which assists in muscle contraction

Back 7

Contractile proteins