Enzymes in Action

By - Berger, Melvin

Floor - Floor 2

Published - Crowell, New York, [1971]

ISBN 10 - 0690267355

ISBN 13 - 9780690267358

Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.

Subject - Enzymes

Shelf No - 18

Call Number - 660.63 BER

Physical Description - 151 pages illustrations 21 cm

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Abstract: An informative book for young people prepared by a science writer traces the history of enzyme research, from the earliest discoveries to recent advances in synthetic enzymes. The text explains the function of enzymes in nature and in industry, emphasizing their applications in everyday life. Topics include the role of enzymes in digestion; enzyme production; enzymes associated with foods (cheese, bread, meat) and alcoholic products (beer, whiskey, wine); enzyme drugs; enzymes in disease states; and the functioning of enzymes and their occurance in nature. A brief bibliography of related publications is appended. (wz).

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