The Colours of Life

by Lionel R. Milgrom

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Why are leaves green and blood red? The answer lies with one family of pigments, the porphyrins and their relatives. These pigments are also responsible for the fundamental energetic processes that make life as we know it possible. The properties of these colorful molecules are now being investigated for use in a wide range of applications, from cancer therapy to microelectronics. The Colours of Life is intended to be an introduction to the porphyrins...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0198559623

ISBN13:9780198559627

Release Date:May 1997

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:256 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Biological Sciences Botany Chemistry General & Reference Inorganic Organic Physical & Theoretical Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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