Proteins are a class of biomolecules that perform an array of functions in biological systems. Some proteins serve as catalysts for specific biochemical reactions. Other proteins act as signaling molecules that allow cells to "talk" with one another. Proteins, like keratin in fingernails, can also act in a structural capacity. More @Wikipedia
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