Combinations of amino acids link together to form

a. protein.
b. carbohydrates.
c. dietary fiber.
d. lipids.


A
Proteins are made up of various combinations of amino acids, linked together. Carbohydrates are made up of one or more units of simple sugars. Dietary fiber consists mostly of carbohydrate that cannot be digested. Lipids are made up of glycerol and triglycerides or sterols.

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