Excerpt from The Dynamics of Living Matter
TO Dr. S. S. Maxwell, who has undertaken the main burden Of reading the proof and preparing the index, and to Professor J. B.
Maccallum, who also assisted me in the reading of the proof, my sincere thanks are due.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of living organisms as intricate, self-regulating chemical machines. The author takes a groundbreaking approach, analyzing the fundamental processes of life ââ â development, self-preservation, and reproduction ââ â through the lens of physicochemical principles. This approach, which was revolutionary for its time, challenges traditional biological explanations rooted in metaphysical concepts like instinct and will. The author, drawing on the works of pioneers like Lavoisier, Woehler, and Berzelius, explores the role of catalysts, now known as enzymes, in driving chemical reactions within living organisms. The book examines the reversible nature of enzyme actions, particularly in the context of fat and carbohydrate metabolism, and investigates the critical role of oxygen in cellular respiration and its implications for life, growth, and death. In a significant contribution, the author proposes that the cell nucleus may be the primary site of oxidation within a cell. This comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of living matter, grounded in the principles of chemistry and physics, offers a powerful and insightful perspective on the very essence of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333844998_0
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