Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Summary Introduction

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The process of breaking down the complex molecules into small, simple molecules is described as catabolism. The main categories of organic molecules are proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

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