Campbell Essential Biology (7th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134765037
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 9SQ
Summary Introduction
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The way in which it is possible to change an amino acid in a protein without affecting the function of that protein.
Introduction:
Proteins are the macromolecules that are composed of the monomers of amino acids. There are
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