NEET-XI-Biology
09: Biomolecules
- #6Find out and make a list of proteins used as therapeutic agents. Find other applications of proteins (e.g., cosmetics, etc.)
Ans : Proteins used as therapeutic agents are as follows:
1. Thrombin and fibrinogen - They help in blood clotting.
2. Antigen (antibody) - It helps in blood transfusion.
3. Insulin - It helps in maintaining blood glucose level in the body.
4. Renin - It helps in osmoregulation.
Proteins are also commonly used in the manufacture of cosmetics, toxins, and as biological buffers.