Mention the examples of simple proteins and write their significance.

1.	Mention the examples of simple proteins and write their significance.
Answer» Examples of simple proteins are: E.g.: Albumins and histones. Significance: 1. Albumin: a. % It is the main protein in the blood. b. It maintains the pressure in the blood vessels. c. It helps in transportation of substances like hormone and drugs in the body. 2. Histones: a. It is the chief protein of chromatin. b. They are involved in packaging of DNA into structural units called nucleosomes.

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Examples of simple proteins are: E.g.: Albumins and histones. Significance:

1. Albumin:

a. % It is the main protein in the blood.

b. It maintains the pressure in the blood vessels.

c. It helps in transportation of substances like hormone and drugs in the body.

2. Histones:

a. It is the chief protein of chromatin.

b. They are involved in packaging of DNA into structural units called nucleosomes.

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