Proteins contain both acidic and basic R groups and can, therefore, function as

A) energy storage macromolecules.
B) structural macromolecules.
C) buffers.
D) catalysts.
E) genetic material.


C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Application
Section: Organic Macromolecules
Learning Outcome: 2.19, 2.24

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