Amino acids: the building blocks of life

Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins All organisms need some proteins, whether they are used in muscles or as simple structures in the cell membrane. Even though all organisms have differences, they still have one thing in common: the need for basic chemical building blocks. (to simplify we’ll use a.a. = amino acids) When proteins are digested or broken down, a.a. are left. The human body uses a.a. to make proteins to help the body: Break down food; Grow; Repair body tissue; Perform any other body functions; Can also be used as a source of...

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