Proteins serve the function of
A) maintaining osmotic pressure.
B) providing minerals in the body.
C) maintaining blood glucose.
D) providing a stored source of energy.

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Proteins are the basis for lean body mass and are important for chemical reactions, transportation of other substances, preservation of immune function, and maintenance of osmotic pressure (albumin)and blood neutrality (buffers)in the body.Carbohydrates help with maintaining osmotic pressure, gluconeogenesis, and providing minerals to the body.Lipids provide source of energy.

Proteins Serve the Function of