NUTRITION-MINDTAP (1 TERM)
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ISBN: 9781337907101
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Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 6, Problem 2SC
Summary Introduction
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Proteins are complex macromolecules composed of amino acids. They play a crucial role in several biological processes and are required for the proper development and function of the human body’s tissues and organs.
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