The biology of methyl ketones
Examples of the biological occurrence of methyl ketones are reviewed. The lack of significant accumulations of these compounds in the biosphere indicates that a recycling of these organic molecules is occurring. Evidence for biodegradation of acetone by mammals and longer methyl ketones by microorga...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
1971-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Lipid Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520394876 |