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 reason behind the working of hormones at a low concentration and their quick degradation.

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Hormones are chemical signaling molecules that are synthesized by different glands in multicellular organisms. Hormones are transported to their target site by the circulatory system. The basic function of hormones is to regulate behavior and physiology.

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