Radioisotopes and Life Processes

by Renato Baserga, Walter E. Kisieleski

10 chapters1h 29mEnglish1967

About this book

This is a book in the "Understanding the Atom Series".from the Division of Technical Information, U. S. Atomic Energy Commission. The authors explore general cell theory, radioisotopes as "biologic detectives," the basics of DNA and RNA in cell structure, protein synthesis and the role of radioisotopes in research. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Chapters (10)

1Preface & Introduction

319

2Cell Theory: DNA Is the Secret of Life

724

3Radioactive Isotopes: The Biological Detectives

647

4DNA Synthesis: The Autobiography of Cells - Part 1

545

5DNA Synthesis: The Autobiography of Cells - Part 2

474

6RNA Synthesis: How to Translate One Language into Another - Part 1

578

7RNA Synthesis: How to Translate One Language into Another - Part 2

421

8Protein Synthesis: The Molecules That Make the Difference

278

9Cell Cycle and Gene Action: Life Is the Secret of DNA

964

10Isotopes in Research: Probing the Cancer Problem and Conclusions

405

Radioisotopes and Life Processes

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Chapters (10)

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