Which list correctly represents the functions encompassed by the HISSER mnemonic?

Which list correctly represents the functions encompassed by the HISSER mnemonic?

• A. Hormones, immunity, storage, structure, enzymes, receptors
• B. Hormones, immunity, storage, structure, receptors, enzymes
• C. Homeostasis, immunity, storage, structure, enzymes, receptors
• D. Histology, immunity, signaling, structure, enzymes, receptors

Answer: (A)

The concept tested here is how a mnemonic helps you recall the six functions of proteins. HISSER stands for Hormones, Immunity, Storage, Structure, Enzymes, Receptors, so the list should match those six roles in that order. The correct set fits perfectly: Hormones (signaling molecules), Immunity (immune proteins like antibodies), Storage (storage proteins), Structure (structural proteins), Enzymes (catalysts), Receptors (signal‑receiving proteins). The other options drift from the mnemonic by using terms that aren’t part of HISSER or by swapping Enzymes and Receptors, which would break the intended letter mapping.

The concept tested here is how a mnemonic helps you recall the six functions of proteins. HISSER stands for Hormones, Immunity, Storage, Structure, Enzymes, Receptors, so the list should match those six roles in that order. The correct set fits perfectly: Hormones (signaling molecules), Immunity (immune proteins like antibodies), Storage (storage proteins), Structure (structural proteins), Enzymes (catalysts), Receptors (signal‑receiving proteins). The other options drift from the mnemonic by using terms that aren’t part of HISSER or by swapping Enzymes and Receptors, which would break the intended letter mapping.