How many proteins can your body produce in an hour?

The body’s ability to produce proteins is influenced by various factors including the type of cells, the organism's metabolic demands, and the availability of amino acids. On average, human cells can synthesize proteins at a rate of approximately 25 to 35 proteins per second, totaling around 1,500 to 2,100 proteins per minute. When these figures are extrapolated over an hour, this translates to an estimated production of around 90,000 to 126,000 proteins in that time frame, depending on the specific conditions and types of cells involved.

Thus, the range of 25-35 proteins produced per second reflects a reasonable estimate of the body’s protein synthesis capabilities within an hour, making this choice accurate. The other ranges are either too low or much too high for the average protein synthesis rates observed in human cells.