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An Introduction to Human Genetics

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18 An Introduction to Human Genetics Human genetics is defined as the study of heredity and the variation in inherited characteristics, as they apply to humans. As discussed in Chapter…

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Actions of Hormones That Regulate Fuel Metabolism

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41 Actions of Hormones That Regulate Fuel Metabolism Many hormones affect fuel metabolism, including those that regulate appetite as well as those that influence absorption, transport, and oxidation of foodstuffs….

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Use of Recombinant DNA Techniques in Medicine

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16 Use of Recombinant DNA Techniques in Medicine The rapid development of techniques in molecular biology is revolutionizing the practice of medicine. The potential uses of these techniques for the…

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Structures of the Major Compounds of the Body

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5 Structures of the Major Compounds of the Body Our body contains compounds of great structural diversity, ranging from relatively simple sugars and amino acids to enormously complex polymers such…

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Synthesis and Degradation of Amino Acids

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37 Synthesis and Degradation of Amino Acids Because each of the 20 common amino acids has a unique structure, their metabolic pathways differ. Despite this, some generalities do apply to…

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