How to write an essay on: The importance of proteins in the control of processes and responses in organisms.

Explain the use of proteins as enzymatic catalyats - including examples.

Enyzmes control metabolic pathways - such as in the Krebs cycle.

Proteins/enzymes in photosynthesis - with examples.

Control of movement across membranes - ion channels and G-PCRs (including second messengers) eg. in synaptic transmission.

Immunology - antibodiy proteins and the importance of these in tackling disease.

Haemoglobin - transport of oxygen from the lungs to tissues.

Protein/peptide hormones

Transcription factors and receptors

EB
Answered by Eva B. Biology tutor

36416 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Describe the function of enzymes DNA helicase and DNA polymerase during DNA replication (2 marks)


Explain the process of oxidative phosphorylation and the electron transport chain in the production of ATP in respiration.


What are proteins?


How does PCR work?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning