Protein
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An organic compound that is made of amino acids
Real World Example
Imagine trying to assemble a piece of flat-pack furniture with a bag full of different screws, bolts, and wooden panels. Just as each part in the bag contributes to the final piece of furniture, proteins are built from amino acids, each contributing to the protein's structure and function. In this analogy, the screws, bolts, and panels are like amino acids, which, when put together in specific ways, create proteins, much like how the parts form a functional piece of furniture.
Practice Version
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