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4. Proteins are important to all life and are made up of amino acids containing

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. How are proteins essential to life?

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Proteins are important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Our body uses protein to build and repair tissues. It also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals.

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