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The Chemical Compositions of Insect Venoms

The Chemical Compositions of Insect Venoms | Rainforest CLASSROOM | Scoop.it
Insect venoms are complicated. Really complicated. You could be forgiven for thinking that it must be a relatively simple company of chemicals that makes up the painful sensation of a bee or wasp sting, but in fact a hugely complex mixture of all sorts of compounds - proteins, peptides, enzymes, and other smaller molecules - go
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Hey Chem and Bio teachers - here's some fun material to work with during your next biochemistry unit! 

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September 25, 2014 4:33 PM
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Chemistry in bloom - out of the lab and into the wild!

Chemistry in bloom - out of the lab and into the wild! | Rainforest CLASSROOM | Scoop.it

"When you walk through the gates of a large botanical garden, you might be surprised to learn that, amid the beautiful flowers and glorious trees, there's a thriving hub of scientific activity."

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