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On July 27, 1921, researchers at the University of Toronto, led by biochemist Frederick Banting, discovered the first hormone and proved that it regulates blood sugar. It was eventually also the first protein to be sequenced. Which hormone is this?

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Myosin is a protein that acts as a molecular motor. It is responsible for converting chemical energy in the body into force used for important processes. Which tissues in our body are dependent on these proteins for their movement?

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These are fibrous proteins which are the main structural material in many animals. It is responsible for scales, horns, claws and hooves. In humans, it is in nails and hair. What protein is this that some shampoos come enriched with?

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Collagen is a structural protein that makes up almost a quarter of all proteins in the body, found mostly in cartilage, bones and skin. Ascorbate plays an important role in its synthesis; hence, a lot of skin care products have it. By what name is ascorbate better known, something we get from citrus fruits?

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Human serum albumin is produced in the liver and plays a huge role in the transport of hormones around the body. It binds to the sodium, calcium and potassium ions to carry them around. Hence, it makes up 50% of what important system in your body?

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Fibrinogen is a complex protein which flows freely through the body. At certain instances, it becomes fibrin, which forms long strands and binds to platelets. It then hardens and contracts, ensuring a seal. What event causes this chain reaction?

Answer : An injury (this is blood clot formation)

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Ferritin is a protein that is found in all animals, including the earliest in evolution. Its main role is to store a certain element and release it in a controlled fashion so that it doesn’t become toxic. Having got its name from the latin name of the element, what does it store?

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Amylase is an enzyme that acts as a catalyst for the breakdown of starch into sugars. It is the first step in the process of digestion. Responsible for the sweet taste of starchy food, where is this protein found?

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Immunoglobulins are Y-shaped proteins that are the front line of defence in the body. They identify and take out antigens such as bacteria and learn from the incidents to act faster the next time. By what name are they known thanks to this work they do?

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DNA polymerases are enzymes that play an important role in the formation of DNA. The proteins are responsible for creating two identical DNA duplexes from a single original DNA. Since 1983, they have played a major role in a laboratory method used to study DNA. What method which we now are all familiar with thanks to the pandemic?

Answer : Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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