Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Reproduction, Genes, and Heredity ~ Misconception RHM068

The actions of protein molecules do not affect the basic functions of cells (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).

Items that test for misconception RHM068 in this project (Evolution) and other key ideas
RH022007	Protein molecules help cells carry out many of their functions, and they are part of body structures such as hair and nails.	24%
RH023009	Both an organism's physical characteristics and the function of the organism's cells could be influenced by the actions of protein molecules in an organism's cells (no specific organism identified).	22%