Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 9SQ
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To explain: The way in which it is possible to change an amino acid in a protein without affecting the function of that protein.
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Proteins are the macromolecules that are composed of the monomers of amino acids. There are
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Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
Ch. 3 - Prob. 1SQCh. 3 - Monomers are joined together to form larger...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3SQCh. 3 - Prob. 4SQCh. 3 - When two molecules of glucose (C6H12O6) are joined...Ch. 3 - One molecule of dietary fat is made by joining...Ch. 3 - Prob. 7SQCh. 3 - Prob. 8SQCh. 3 - Prob. 9SQCh. 3 - Most proteins can easily dissolve in water....
Ch. 3 - Prob. 11SQCh. 3 - Prob. 12SQCh. 3 - Name three similarities between DNA and RNA. Name...Ch. 3 - Prob. 14SQCh. 3 - Prob. 15IMTCh. 3 - Prob. 16IMTCh. 3 - Prob. 17IMTCh. 3 - A food manufacturer is advertising a new cake mix...Ch. 3 - Prob. 19PSCh. 3 - Prob. 20PSCh. 3 - Prob. 21BSCh. 3 - Prob. 22BSCh. 3 - Prob. 23BS
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