Amira Sanders

April 4, 2016

What is a Protein?
1. Hormonal (Insulin)
Function- regulates how the body uses and stores glucose and fat.
Shape- Globular
2. Enzymatic (Digestive Enzymes)
Function- break down food into simpler forms that your body can easily
absorb.
Shape- Globular
3. Structural (keratin)
Function- The main structural component in hair, nails, teeth and skin.
Shape-Fibrous
4. Defensive (immunoglobulin)
Function-keeping diseases at bay
Shape- Fibrous
5. Storage (Ovalbumin)
Function- plays a huge role in embryonic development.
Shape- Globular
6. Transport (Hemoglobin)
Function- Calbindin is another transport protein that facilitates the
absorption of calcium from the intestinal walls.
Shape- Globular
7. Storage (Ferritin)
Function-regulates and guards against the adverse effects of excess
iron in your body.
Shape- Globular
8. Contractile and Motor (Actin)
Function-Muscles are made up of actin
Shape- Fibrous
9. Structural Protein (Elastin)
Function- allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after
stretching or contracting.
Shape- Fibrous
10.Contractile and Motor (Myosin)
Function- muscle movement and contraction.
Shape- Fibrous