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The subunits (building blocks) of proteins are

A. nucleotides
B. phospholipids.
C. amino acids.
D. carbohydrates.

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Answer:

C. amino acids.

Step-by-step explanation:

Amino acids are organic molecules that combine to form proteins whereas a nucleotide is an organic compound that combines a sugar molecule and a phosphate . Phospolipids are fatty acids that also contain a phosphate molecule and lastly carbohydrates which are also known as saccharides are made up of Carbon , Hydrogen and Oxygen atoms .

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