Weightlifters are often concerned with the amount of protein in their diets because growing muscles require protein. Just as muscles need the basic building block of protein, protein itself also has basic building blocks. Which of the following are the building blocks of protein?
A. Monosaccharides
B. Amino acids
C. RNA
D. Starches
Answer (2)
B, amino acids are the building blocks of proteins
The building blocks of proteins are amino acids. There are 20 different amino acids that are used to create proteins that play a vital role in muscle growth and repair. Therefore, the correct answer to the multiple-choice question is B, amino acids.
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