EBK WHAT IS LIFE? A GUIDE TO BIOLOGY
EBK WHAT IS LIFE? A GUIDE TO BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781319030810
Author: PHELAN
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 24, Problem 11SA
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To review:

  1. The general effects of endocrine disrupters.
  2. Why even small quantities of these substances can be dangerous.

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Many chemicals are capable of disrupting the function of hormones.

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