Amino acids are unique from fatty acids and sugars primarily because amino acids contain nitrogen; fatty acids and sugars do not. This distinguishes amino acids as they are fundamental components of proteins, which are critical for various biological functions.
What makes amino acids unique from fatty acids and sugars?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AAmino acids contain nitrogen; fatty acids and sugars do not.%0D%0AAmino acids contain nitrogen; fatty acids and sugars do not.%0D%0A%0D%0AAmino acids are building blocks to larger molecules; fatty acids and sugars are not.%0D%0AAmino acids are building blocks to larger molecules; fatty acids and sugars are not.%0D%0A%0D%0AGenetic material is made of nucleotides, which contain amino acids; fatty acids and sugars are not part of genetic material.%0D%0AGenetic material is made of nucleotides, which contain amino acids; fatty acids and sugars are not part of genetic material.%0D%0A%0D%0AAmino acids make up proteins, which provide energy for the body; fatty acids and sugars do not provide energy.
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