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7 Protein Types and Functions

• Antibodies - immunity and defense
• Contractile - muscle contraction and movement
• Enzymes - speed up biochemical reactions
• Hormonal - messengers coordinate bodily functions
• Structural - Fiberous and support of other proteins
• Storage - Amino acid reserve
• Transport - Carriers provide molecular movement

4 Levels of Protein Structure

Primary - Amino acids unique ordering and linking

Secondary - Coiling or folding of polypeptide chain

Tertiary - Polypeptide chain 3-D structure

Quarternary - Protein macromolecule structure

High Protein Foods

Beans

Eggs and Dairy

Nuts and Seeds

Beef

Chicken

Pork