Control Mechanism in Biochemistry

Once we step back from the external secretions or external sensors of organisms, into the intricate biochemistry of living systems, we, of course, see the importance and influence of 

It should be clear that an appreciation of the importance of chiral molecular structure and the discrimination and control provided by the interactions of chiral molecules is now essential for anyone interested in understanding insect pheromones, smell, taste, and, of course, biochemistry. In the next chapter we will discuss the critical importance of chirality in an area that impacts our lives in ways more direct than insect communication, namely, pharmaceuticals. 

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