Doe protein make up 90% of our body weight?

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Aedan Perkins

Biology

22 August, 07:01

Doe protein make up 90% of our body weight?

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Judd · Answer 1

No. Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. Hair and nails are mostly made of protein, the body uses protein to build and repair tissues as well as to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.