Campbell Essential Biology (7th Edition)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780134765037
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 21BS
Summary Introduction
To explain:
The health risks and immorality associated with the consumption of anabolic steroids in sports.
Concept introduction:
Steroids are organic compounds (lipids) with four rings. The sex hormones found in the humans are steroids. Anabolic steroids are androgen-based steroids. They increase the protein level in the cells. Thus, help in muscle development and performance enhancement.
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