The subunits (building blocks) of proteins are
A) nucleotides.
B) phospholipids.
C) amino acids.
D) carbohydrates.
E) monosaccharides.

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids. Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), phospholipids are the building blocks of cell membranes, carbohydrates are made up of monosaccharides, and monosaccharides are the building blocks of carbohydrates.

The Subunits (Building Blocks) of Proteins Are