Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)

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ISBN: 9780134555430

Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier

Publisher: PEARSON

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Proteins may function as ___________

genetic material;
cholesterol molecules;
fat reserves;
enzymes;
all of the above

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Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)

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