Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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The class of macromolecule affected by the increased temperature to an extent to cause a permanent brain damage.

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Macromolecules are the large biological substances that are produced by the linking of many smaller subunits. The commonly found macromolecules in the body include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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