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We all have read about low carbohydrate, high protein, low cholesterol, and low fat diets. And we understand the importance of maintaining a well-balanced diet. Or do we? To understand the role of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and their importance in maintaining overall health, let’s discuss the molecular structure of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, and how their structures are related to their overall function.
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Proteins contain amino acids that are linked to one another in long chains. Proteins are built by a combination of only 20 varying types of amino acids each of which contains a unique side chain. Most amino acids consist of non-polar side chains. Some amino acids are composed of …. To access full answer, click on the purchase button below.