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The function of proteins is limited to one or two tasks. Proteins play multiple roles in living things. Match the functions of proteins to their corresponding descriptions.
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signaling proteins
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structural proteins
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sensory proteins
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regulatory proteins
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motor proteins
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help cells move throughout the body
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turn genes on and off
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involved in cellular communication
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can detect light, heat, and sound
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proteins that help strengthen cells, tissues, and organs
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