Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Definition of the following biological terminologies:

a. Elimination reaction

b. Hydrolysis

c. Addition reaction

d. Dehydration reaction

e. Hydration reaction

Introduction:

There are a number of reactions taking place within a cell. In order to understand the complexity of these reactions, theycan be categorized into different types. All the reactions taking place in the body follow the simple mechanism of organic reactions.

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