Question

explain with examples why protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood

Answer 1

Proteins are made up of amino acids and they are found in large amount among living organism. As we know that protein responsible for the building block of human body means they are responsible for the strength and power of body. All bio process of body is depend on enzymes. For e.g. we will go through its functional classification.

1. Collagen is one of the proteins which is responsible for the growth of bone.

2. Pepsin and others are responsible for the catalytic action so that body building is take place via bio process cycle.

3. Blood proteins like albumin , Hgb and serum is responsible for exchange of gases and glucose.

4. Growth hormone is responsible for the building block of humans like muscle and bones.

5. Actin and myosin are responsible for the contraction and relaxation of skin.

6. Vasopressin maintain blood pressure and water level of the body.