What Is the Function of Proteins

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the function of proteins?

• A) contains the coded information in the nucleus
• B) carries coded information from the cell to the rest of the organism
• C) provides structure and function of organisms
• D) provides the basic building blocks of a cell
• E) carries the genetic information of a cell

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Definitions:

Fertility

The natural capability to produce offspring, a critical determinant of population dynamics.

Igf2

Insulin-like Growth Factor 2, a protein involved in cellular growth, development, and function, playing a critical role in prenatal growth and development.

Igf2r

A gene that encodes the insulin-like growth factor 2 receptor, involved in various cellular processes including growth, development, and apoptosis.

Parental Fitness

The genetic contribution of parents to the next generation's gene pool, usually measured by the number of offspring that survive to reproductive age.