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What are proteins? Give important functions of proteins in living organism.

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Functions of Proteins
(i) Proteins are one of the main constituent of protoplasm of plant and animal cell.
(ii) As enzymes, they catalyse biochemical reactions.
(iii) As hormones, they regulate metabolic processes.
(iv) As antibodies, they protect the body against toxic substances .
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