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The chemical study of insects has been growing for four decades, and with it an interest in how insects make their pheromones, hormones, defensive secretions, venoms, pigments and surface coverings. By investigating the biosynthesis of insects, one can gain a greater insight into the structure and f...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Morgan, E. David (Eric David)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2004.
Subjects:
Acetogene bacteriën.
Alkaloïden.
Biosynthese.
Enzymen.
Insecten.
Steroïden.
Terpenen.
Vetzuren.
Biosynthesis.
Insects > Physiology.
Biosynthèse.
Insectes > Biochimie.
Insectes.
Métabolisme secondaire.
Chemistry.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Anatomy & Physiology.
Science.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Enzymes and co-enzymes
  • Fatty acids and derived compounds
  • Polyketides and acetogenins
  • Experimental methods
  • Terpenes
  • Higher terpenes and sterols
  • Aromatic compounds
  • Alkaloids and compounds of mixed biosynthetic origin
  • Plant substances stored, changed or unchanged, by insects.