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belka [17]
3 years ago
14

9. Which class of organic compounds is used by the body for cell repair and growth?

Biology
2 answers:
Vitek1552 [10]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Proteins

Explanation:

Minerals are not organic compounds, and carbs and lipids do not repair/grow cells (lipids are primarily used to store energy and insulate/protect the body and carbs provide a short boost of energy).

Vika [28.1K]3 years ago
4 0
Proteins

Protein is a nutrient used to make and repair our body cells (like blood and muscle cells). About 1/2 of your dry body weight is protein. If you do not eat enough carbohydrates, protein will be changed to carbohydrates so that you can get energy.
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