Protein

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An organic compound that is made of amino acids

Real World Example

Imagine trying to build a complex piece of furniture using an instruction manual with many different parts. Proteins are like that piece of furniture; they are complex structures built from various smaller components called amino acids. Just as each part of the furniture serves a specific function when assembled correctly according to the manual, each amino acid in a protein has its unique role and place, creating a functional structure when linked together correctly.

Practice Version

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