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15. Protein is essential to the overall health of the body because it A. sustains life and keeps body systems in good repair. B. helps "bulk up" muscles. C. keeps hair and nails healthy. D. gives the body collagen, which protects the organs.

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Hi,

Hi,

Protein is essential to the overall health of the body because it

A. sustains life and keeps body systems in good repair.

(It allows the repair of muscles and other parts of the body.)

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