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Unit 1: Chemistry of life

500 possible mastery points

About this unit

In this unit, we'll explore the foundations of life itself, learning about macromolecules from proteins to nucleic acids. By the end, you'll have a better understanding of the chemical properties that make life possible.
Level up on the above skills and collect up to 240 Mastery points
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