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The proteins in our body is made up of _______.

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citric acid

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formic acid

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C

amino acid

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acetic acid

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Solution

The correct option is C amino acid
Organic acids are naturally occuring acids which are present in our body, plants and animals in different forms. Proteins in our body is made up of amino acids.

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