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'''Protein''' molecules are chains of [[amino acid]]s that play many important roles in [[Life|living systems]]. As far as is known, proteins have existed as long as life on earth has existed, and are an essential ingredient in all cells. In vertebrates, including humans, proteins are also an important component of the diet. In most [[animal]]s, whether [[carnivore]]s, [[herbivore]]s or [[omnivore]]s, there are at least some amino acids, usually taken in the form of proteins, that are [[essential amino acid| essential nutrients]]. | '''Protein''' molecules are chains of [[amino acid]]s that play many important roles in [[Life|living systems]]. As far as is known, proteins have existed as long as life on earth has existed, and are an essential ingredient in all cells. In vertebrates, including humans, proteins are also an important component of the diet. In most [[animal]]s, whether [[carnivore]]s, [[herbivore]]s or [[omnivore]]s, there are at least some amino acids, usually taken in the form of proteins, that are [[essential amino acid| essential nutrients]]. | ||
==How are proteins made?== | ==How are proteins made?== | ||
==What are proteins used for?== | ==What are proteins used for?== | ||
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===As a record of evolution=== | ===As a record of evolution=== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
==External links== | |||
==Further reading== | |||
[Category:Biology]] | |||
[[Category:Chemistry]] | |||
[[Category:Biology Workgroup]] | |||
[[Category:Chemistry Workgroup]] | |||
Revision as of 20:06, 21 June 2007
Protein molecules are chains of amino acids that play many important roles in living systems. As far as is known, proteins have existed as long as life on earth has existed, and are an essential ingredient in all cells. In vertebrates, including humans, proteins are also an important component of the diet. In most animals, whether carnivores, herbivores or omnivores, there are at least some amino acids, usually taken in the form of proteins, that are essential nutrients.
How are proteins made?
What are proteins used for?
In living cells
In the diet
As toxins and poisons
As a record of evolution
References
External links
Further reading
[Category:Biology]]