Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780078024283
Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Theresa Bidle
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The organic molecules required for efficient functioning of enzymes in the metabolism of organisms are called vitamins. There are thirteen known important vitamins in animal metabolism.

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