Consider the many protein functions. Identify the protein function by a check mark. DNA transcription encoding of genes cell membrane receptors ion channels DNA replication Solution 1. DNA transcription: Transcription is the first step of gene expression, in which a particular segment of DNA is copied into RNA by enzyme RNA polymerase. 2. Encoding of genes: Protein encoding genes, or protein coding sequences are commonly described as structural or regulatory. Structural genes encode enzymes and proteins. So, this is a function of proteins. 3. Cell membrane receptors: Cell surface receptors are integral proteins that bind to external ligand molecule. SO, this is a function of protein. 4. Ion channels: Thy are pore forming membrane proteins whose functions include establishing a resting membrane potential, Shaping action potential and other electrical signals by gating the flow of ions across the cell membrane controlling the flow of ions across secretory and epithelial cells and regulating cell volume.So, this is a function of proteins. 5. DNA replication: The process of DNA replication cannot work if the DNA strand cannot be separated. To separate the DNA strands, proteins are used. So, this is a function of proteins..