Why are proteins one of the most important materials that a cell manufactures?(1 point)

Question

Responses

because they carry out major functions in cells
because they carry out major functions in cells

because they code for DNA
because they code for DNA

because they serve as a template for amino acid synthesis
because they serve as a template for amino acid synthesis

because they code for RNA

Answer 1

The correct response is:

because they carry out major functions in cells.

Proteins play crucial roles in virtually every biological process, including catalyzing metabolic reactions (as enzymes), providing structural support, facilitating communication, and transporting molecules, among other functions.