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Examining Basic...

Examining Basic Chemical Molecules

Examining Basic Chemical Molecules

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

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Nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates are the basic chemical molecules that are vital to life for all organisms, human and otherwise. They determine our genetic makeup, provide...

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Ages: 8-10

Read time: 5-6 hours

AR LEVEL: N/A

LEXILE©: N/A

Ages: 8-10

Read time: 5-6 hours

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