Amino Acid

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A compound that is the building block of proteins

Real World Example

Imagine trying to assemble a piece of flat-pack furniture without all the necessary screws. Just like each screw is essential for holding the parts of your furniture together, amino acids are the essential building blocks that form proteins in the body. Just as missing a few screws can compromise the stability and function of your furniture, lacking certain amino acids can affect the structure and function of proteins, which perform crucial roles in our body.

Practice Version

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