Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
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Chapter 4, Problem 4FIB
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Various types of proteins are synthesized by the cell organelles because protein not only forms the structural components of the cell but also performs the enzymatic activity.
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Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 4.1 - trace the historical development of the cell...Ch. 4.1 - list the three principles of the cell theory?Ch. 4.2 - describe the structure and features shared by all...Ch. 4.2 - distinguish prokaryotic from eukaryotic cells?Ch. 4.2 - Prob. 1TCCh. 4.2 - Prob. 1CSCCh. 4.3 - describe the structure and function of the major...Ch. 4.3 - describe the internal features of bacteria,...Ch. 4.4 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 4.4 - list the structures found in animal but not plant...
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