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Amino acids are the building blocks of:

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carbohydrates
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vitamins
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fats
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proteins
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Solution

The correct option is B proteins
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. When proteins are digested or broken down, amino acids are left. The human body uses amino acids to make proteins to help the body in repairing body tissues, growth and performing many other body functions.

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