Lecture 15 - Ecological Biochemistry
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Learning Objectives
- Define ecological biochemistry.
Explain biochemical adaptation and the roles of secondary compounds.
- Describe detoxification and the primary metabolic pathways in plants and animals.
- Explain the key processes and factors involved in biotransformation & biodegradation.
- Explain the concepts of sequestration, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification.
- Contrast different forms of ecological biochemical interaction.