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ERIC Number: EJ534893
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
Fighting Cancer with Good Taste (and a Good Diet).
Hoffmann, Franz
Journal of College Science Teaching, v26 n3 p197-200 Dec-Jan 1996-97
Highlights glucosinolates-a family of secondary metabolites from plants of high culinary and nutritional value. Describes experiments that demonstrate the enzymatic degradation of glucosinolates. Teaches students about the distribution, variation, chemistry, and function of a family of natural products important in plant protection, food spicing, and public health. Contains 13 references. (JRH)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Cancer, Food, Higher Education, Plants (Botany), Science Experiments
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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