The components of life
Subtitle: from nucleic acids to carbohydrates
By: edited by Kara Rogers
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Biochemistry, cells, and life; Biochemistry, cells, and life
Publisher: Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Educational Services
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9781615303892; 9781615303243
Subjects: Biochemistry; SCIENCE; Life Sciences; Popular works; Biomolecules
Description: This book explores the molecular components of life--nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates as scientists work toward a more complete picture of life.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [232]-234) and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Heritable components : nucleic acids; title: Molecular components : amino acids; title: Dynamic components : proteins; title: Types and functions of proteins; title: Hydrophobic components : lipids; title: Energy components : carbohydrates.