one of the main functions of the cell is produce proteins. can you think of areas in your body made u of proteins? look at the following list of body parts and check the ones made up of proteins. nails,nerves,hair,muscles,belly fat,bones,blood,brain,cells,intestines

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Certainly! Many parts of the body are made up of proteins or contain significant amounts of them. From your list, the following body parts are made up of or contain proteins:

  1. Nails - Composed mostly of a protein called keratin.
  2. Nerves - Nerve cells (neurons) and their structures involve proteins in their composition.
  3. Hair - Also primarily made of keratin.
  4. Muscles - Composed of proteins like actin and myosin.
  5. Bones - Contain collagen, which is a protein that provides structure and strength.
  6. Blood - Contains proteins such as hemoglobin in red blood cells and various plasma proteins.
  7. Brain - Contains many proteins that are crucial for its structure and function.
  8. Cells - All cells contain proteins; they are essential for various cellular functions and structures.
  9. Intestines - The lining and structural components of the intestines contain proteins.

Belly fat is primarily composed of adipose tissue, which has less protein compared to the other components listed above.

In summary, most of the listed body parts are made up of proteins in some form!