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What are some other proteins that genes code for?

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The genes in DNA encode protein molecules, which are the "workhorses" of the cell, carrying out all the functions necessary for life.

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Genes can code for a wide variety of proteins, including enzymes, hormones, structural proteins, and receptors. Examples of enzymes include DNA polymerase, proteases, and kinases. Examples of hormones include insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. Examples of structural proteins include collagen, keratin, and actin. Examples of receptors include G-protein coupled receptors, ion channel receptors, and nuclear receptor proteins.

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