Selman A. Waksman / Wilburt C. Davison
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'Enzymes' is a foundational scientific treatise that explores the complex world of biological catalysts and their vital role in life processes. Authored by the distinguished microbiologist Selman A. Waksman and the esteemed physician Wilburt C. Davison, this work provides an exhaustive examination of the properties, distribution, and functions of enzymes as understood during a transformative period in biochemical history.The book is structured to guide the reader through the chemical nature of enzymes, detailing their occurrence in plants, animals, and microorganisms. It offers a rigorous overview of the methods used for the preparation and study of enzymatic activity, making it a comprehensive manual for the laboratory and the classroom alike. By synthesizing the scientific knowledge of the early 20th century, Waksman and Davison highlight the essential mechanisms of metabolism and the diverse applications of enzymology in medicine and industry.This volume serves as a significant historical reference for researchers and students of the life sciences. It captures the spirit of early biochemical inquiry and documents the experimental foundations upon which modern biotechnology and molecular biology were built. 'Enzymes' remains an important contribution to the literature of science, reflecting the scholarly dedication of its authors to uncovering the secrets of biological chemistry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
