Proteins Scavenger Hunt Pg.3

What allows proteins to carry out different functions?

• Their size

• Their color

• Their shapes

• Their weight

Which type of protein helps break down food molecules in the digestive system?

• Contractile proteins

• Digestive enzymes

• Structural proteins

• Hormones

What is an example of a contractile protein?

• Hemoglobin

• Insulin

• Actin

• Albumin

Which proteins are involved in transporting substances in the bloodstream?

• Antibodies

• Myosin

• Hemoglobin

• Keratin

What is the role of antibodies in the body?

• To build structures

• To transport oxygen

• To neutralize pathogens

• To store food

Which proteins regulate body functions by traveling in the blood to target organs?

• Structural proteins

• Hormones

• Digestive enzymes

• Storage proteins

What is an example of a structural protein?

• Lactase

• Insulin

• Keratin

• Myosin

Which protein provides a source of food for developing embryos in some animals?

• Actin

• Albumin

• Hemoglobin

• Antibody