Multiple choice

The muscle cells have myoglobin which acts as a reservoir of oxygen.Myoglobin is an example of ________ protein.

  1. Contractile and Motile proteins

  2. Transport Proteins

  3. Defence Proteins

  4. Storage Proteins
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Explanation

Many proteins are stored to serve as reservoirs of amino acids and nitrogen. For instance, seeds of many plants store nutrient protein required for germination and growth of seedlings. Zeins of corn, phaseolin of peas and glutellins of wheat and rice are common storage proteins. Ferritin protein of bacteria and plant and animal cells stores iron. Myoglobin of muscle cells acts as a reservoir of oxygen.

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