Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 33.1, Problem 2CC
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The requirement of vitamins in very small amounts.

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The organic moleculesrequired for the efficient functioning of the enzymes in the metabolism of organisms are called vitamins. There are thirteen known important vitamins in the animal metabolism.

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