Proteins are mainly required in the body for

Growth

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Repair

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Both A and B

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None of the above

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The correct option is C Both A and B
Proteins are the major body building biomolecules. Proteins serve a variety of structural and functional roles. They are required to produce new tissues and repair old worn out parts. They play an important role in cellular defense mechanism as immunoglobulins. Most enzymes are proteins. Meat, milk and eggs are an important source of proteins. Soybean and other pulses are an important source of plant proteins.

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Name the following:

(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.

(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.

(d) A mineral required for keeping our bones healthy.

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