Mirror-image asymmetry an introduction to the origin and consequences of chirality / James P. Riehl.

Author/creator Riehl, James P.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoHoboken, N.J. : Wiley,
Descriptionxix, 242 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
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Subjects

Contents The mirror image -- Molecular chirality in living systems -- The origin of chirality in living systems -- Chiral chemistry, recognition, and control in living systems -- Chirality and drugs -- The chirality of living things -- The handedness of homo sapiens -- Living in a right-handers worlds -- The asymmetric universe.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2009051005
ISBN9780470387597 (pbk.)
ISBN0470387599 (pbk.)