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Abstract ..................................................................................................... 2 1.1 The Cell ............................................................................................ 2 1.2 Biochemistry Basics ........................................................................ 8 1.3 Organisms Responsible of Biodeterioration .................................. 16 Keywords ................................................................................................ 39
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY*
ABSTRACT
The smallest organisms consist of single cells and are microscopic. Multicellular organisms contain many different types of cells, which vary in size, shape, and specialized function. Cells are the structural and functional units of all living organisms. The structural features shared by cells of all kinds are described. The organisms are divided according to how they obtain the energy and carbon they need for synthesizing cellular material.
