Protein Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

Protein is:

• A) unique in that it is the only dietary component that contains oxygen.
• B) important primarily because it builds strong bones and teeth.
• C) made up of 20 different amino acids.
• D) made up of branches of amino acids combined with branches of glucose.
• E) made up of a triglyceride backbone.

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