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Many of the important functions of the cell involve small molecules. The list includes substrates or inhibitors of essential enzyme systems, coenzymes, vitamins, antibiotics, steroid hormones and toxic chemicals. A few illustrative examples follow. They will show the techniques used and the types of information that result. Many good examples are not given because of space and time limitations.
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