Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781305627994
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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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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Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 6 - Prob. 1RQCh. 6 - Prob. 2RQCh. 6 - Prob. 3RQCh. 6 - Prob. 1CTCh. 6 - Prob. 2CTCh. 6 - The basic building blocks for protein are a....Ch. 6 - Prob. 2SCCh. 6 - Prob. 3SCCh. 6 - Some segments of a protein strand coil, somewhat...Ch. 6 - Prob. 5SC
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