Name the most essential components of proteins.

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Proteins:
Proteins are very large molecules made up of basic units called amino acids.
Other than carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, proteins contain nitrogen which is the most essential component.
Nitrogen is present in the amino acids that make up a protein.

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