Comparative Biochemistry V6

Contributors to Volume VI

Preface

Contents to Volumes I, II, III, IV, V, and VII

Phylogenetic Charts


1. The Biochemistry of Morphogenesis

I. Introduction

II. Bacterial Germination and Sporulation

III. Sporulation of the Cellular Slime Mold

IV. Seed Germination

V. Sea Urchin Egg Development

VI. Amphibian Differentiation

VII. Summary and Speculation

References


2. Comparative Aspects of Metabolic Control

I. Introduction

II. Control of Enzyme Activity

III. Control of Enzyme Formation

IV. Activation of Enzymes

V. Discussion

References


3. The Biochemical Basis of Chemical Needs

I. Introduction

II. The Abiogenic Fulfillment of Biopoietic Demands

III. Requirements for Maintenance of the Fluid Medium

IV. The Nutritional Source of Free Energy

V. Nutritional Requirements for Structural Organization

VI. Requirements for the Catalysis of Organic Transformations

VII. Summary and Conclusions

References


4. Biochemistry of Insect Metamorphosis

I. Introduction

II. Morphology and Physiology

III. Respiration and Respiratory Enzymes

IV. Amino Acid and Protein Metabolism

V. Lipid and Carbohydrate Metabolism

VI. Phosphorus and Nucleic Acid Metabolism

VII. Special Metabolic Pathways Related to Metamorphosis

VIII. Interaction of Metamorphosis Hormone with Genetic Material

IX. General Conclusions

References


5. Hormones in Invertebrates

I. Introduction

II. Classification

III. Neurohumors

IV. Products of Neurosecretion

V. Hormones Elaborated by Tissues Other Than the Nervous System

VI. Pheromones

VII. Concluding Remarks

References


6. Protein Hormones in Vertebrates

I. Introduction

II. Group of the Neurohypophyseal Hormones

III. Group of the Melanocorticotropic Hormones

IV. Group of the Insulins

V. Conclusions

References


7. Comparative Biochemistry of Digestive Mechanisms

I. Introduction

II. Digestion in General

III. Digestion in Special Physiological and Systematic Groups of Vertebrates

IV. Digestion in Invertebrates

V. Carnivorous Plants

VI. Concluding Remarks

References


8. Comparative Biochemistry of Detoxification

I. Introduction

II. The Detoxication Mechanisms

III. Reaction Rates and Species Differences

IV. Developmental Aspects of Detoxication

V. Detoxication and the Adoption of a Terrestrial Habitat

References

Author Index

Subject Index