NUTRITION-MINDTAP (1 TERM)
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Chapter 6, Problem 3SC
Summary Introduction
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Proteins are complex macromolecules that are vital for the several different biological processes in the human body. Proteins are composed of amino acids, as building blocks or monomeric units. An amino acid has a carboxyl, an amino group, and an R group.
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