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Give a biological function for each ot the following molecules, with a named example of each: A. Protein B. Carbohydrates C. Lipids D. Nucleic acids

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Chapter3: Molecules Of Life

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Problem 10SA: _______ are to protein as ______ are to nucleic acids. a. Sugars; lipids c. Amino acids; hydrogen...

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