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The Making of Protein from 20 Amino Acids Was Compared

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The making of protein from 20 amino acids was compared in the chapter to the use of the English alphabet (26 letters) to make words and speak the English language Why was this such a fitting analogy?


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Pineal Body

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles.

Biological Clock

An internal mechanism in living organisms that controls the timing of various biological functions, such as sleep-wake cycles, reproductive cycles, and metabolism.

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

A hormone produced by the heart that helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance.

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