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What is Life? A Guide to Biology 3e & LaunchPad for Phelan's What is Life? (Six Month Access) 3e
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Author: Jay Phelan
Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Co
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Although sugars are the primary source of energy for most organisms, a number of other molecules may be used.
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