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Question
______ is used for growth and repair of all the cells in the body.
Options
Protein
Vitamin
Carbohydrate
Sodium
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Solution
Protein is used for growth and repair of all the cells in the body.
Explanation:
Proteins are made up of chemical building blocks known as amino acids. The body requires amino acids to help all cells develop and repair themselves.
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