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Proteins are mainly required in the body for

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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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