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Which of these functions is NOT carried out by proteins?

Which of these functions is NOT carried out by proteins?

A. Acting as enzymes in biological reactions
B. Transporting specific substances from one place to another
C. Building and maintaining biological structures
D. Providing insulation from the environment

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AnonymousMay 30, 2024

D. Providing insulation from the environment

This is a function that is carried out by lipids NOT PROTEINS

A. Acting as enzymes in biological reactions – proteins are catalysts in metabolic reactions
B. Transporting specific substances from one place to another – delivering oxygen in the lungs and to other tissues
C. Building and maintaining biological structures – keratin which is inside of boney structures – horns, cartilage, fingernails