Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Proteins are macromolecules formed by the long chain of amino acids and are the functional product of a gene formed by the translation of mRNA. They are involved in a wide variety of functions within the organism. They are also known as building blocks of the body.

 

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