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Proteins perform many physiological functions. For example, some functions as enzymes. One of the following represents an additional function that some proteins discharge

A

Antibiotics

B

Pigment conferring colour to skin

C

Pigments making colours of flowers

D

Hormones

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D
Proteins can sometimes function as hormones, i.e., peptide hormones such as insulin, growth hormore etc. Other compounds such as antibiotics, florigen and melanin are non-proteineceous in nature.
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