What do Enzymes, Proteins and Acids do in the body?
Our Bodies are process miracles! How they are able to keep us alive and running smoothly is truly amazing… Proteins, Enzymes and Acids all play a large part in sustaining life. What Are Proteins? Proteins are large, complex molecules made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called amino acids, which are attached to one another in long chains. There are 20 different types of amino acids that can be combined to make a protein. The sequence of amino acids determines each protein’s unique 3-dimensional structure and its specific function, such as an antibody, enzyme, membrane receptor, message transmitter, transport/storage or structural support for cells. Protein is found in virtually every body part or tissue. It makes up the enzymes that catalyze chemical reactions and haemoglobin that carries oxygen in your blood. What Do Proteins Do? Proteins do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function and regulation of the body’s tissues ...