EBK BIOLOGY

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ISBN: 8220101337627

Author: Maier

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 2, Problem 8LTB

Proteins may function as ___________

genetic material;
cholesterol molecules;
fat reserves;
enzymes;
all of the above

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