biomolecules

Text and photographs introduce atoms, molecules, cells and various forms of life which can only be viewed through a microscope.

Includes new entries on substances used against AIDS and cancer, drugs with novel mechanisms of action, and chemicals of environmental concerns.

Text and photographs introduce microscopic plant and animal life, viruses, microspores, and other forms of life which can only be viewed through a microscope.

Presents an alphabetical listing that provides information about more than 10,000 drugs and pharmaceuticals, common organic chemicals and laboratory reagents, naturally occurring substances and plants, the elements, inorganic chemicals, endogenous substances and biological agents.