Mini-project: Why are proteins so important?
1. Select 2 proteins from the list below that are of interest to you. If you need help deciding or
don’t know what they are, google them or use the website
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/molecules/proteintypes/ to help you.
2. Using the template below, research the following information for each of the proteins you
have chosen. Do not write (type) anything that you do not understand. This may mean
that you need to search multiple sources (all sources you use must be cited appropriately).
3. You need to present your research in a Word or Google Doc document to share with me.
Your project needs to be submitted to me via email (jmihm@sd308.org) by the start of class
Monday, January 11).
Name of Protein
(picture to represent this protein)
NOT A PICTURE OF THE PROTEIN STRUCTURE
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Where is the protein made in the human body?
What type of cell(s) are responsible for making this
protein?
What is the function(s) or purpose(s) of the protein in
the human body?
What would happen if this protein did not function
correctly?
Is there a disease related to this protein? If so,
describe the disease and how it is related to the
protein.
Can this protein be found in other organisms? If so,
provide examples.
(appropriately cite all sources used)
Various proteins important to humans:
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Actin
Amylin
Antibodies
Anticoagulant
Antidiuretic hormone
Antigens
ATPase
Calcitonin
Collagen
Dopamine
Dystrophin
Elastin
Factor VIII
Ferritin
Follicle stimulating
hormone
16. Glucagon
17. Glucose transporter
18. Hemoglobin
19. Homeodomain proteins
20. Human growth hormone
(hGH)
21. Insulin
22. Keratin
23. Lactase
24. Leptin
25. Melatonin
26. Myosin
27. Orexin
28. Oxytoxin
29. Parathyroid hormone
30. Prolactin
31. Protease
32. Receptor proteins
33. Rhodopsin
34. Serotonin
35. Serum albumin