Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The primary functions of metabolism.

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The living state of every organism has to be maintained. Therefore, in order for the organism to survive and regulate various life processes, a series of chemical reactions take place in the body, which are interlinked with each other and form metabolic pathways. These metabolic reactions are catalyzed by enzymes.

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