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The Components of Life
From Nucleic Acids to Carbohydrates
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eBook - ePub
The Components of Life
From Nucleic Acids to Carbohydrates
About this book
The building blocks of all life—human and otherwise—are basic chemical molecules common to all organisms that simultaneously unite all species and set them apart. Together, nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates determine our genetic makeup, power our movements, and generally enable some of the most vital and complex chemical reactions of the body. This volume examines the structure and function of each of these fascinating elements and the interrelationships between them, which nurture all existence.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents Page
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Heritable Components: Nucleic Acids
- Chapter 2: Molecular Components: Amino Acids
- Chapter 3: Dynamic Components: Proteins
- Chapter 4: Types and Functions of Proteins
- Chapter 5: Hydrophobic Components: Lipids
- Chapter 6: Energy Components: Carbohydrates
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index