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.
Define a taxon. Give some examples of taxa at different hierarchical levels.
What are the steps involved in formation of a root nodule?
Briefly mention the mechanism of action of FSH.