Phytochemicals: the hidden gifts of nature to mankind
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Date
2019-07-24
Authors
Asekun, O.T.
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University of Lagos Press and Bookshop, Akoka
Abstract
Chemistry is important because as the cliche goes everythingon ea~h IS chemistry! Even our bodies are made of chemicalsChe~lcal reactions Occur when you breathe, eat, or just sit ther~readl~g. AI.Imatter ~re made of chemicals, so the importance of chemlstry IS pervasive. Organic chemistry, on the other hand
plays a~ Important part In our daily life because food, clothes:pa~er, Ink, rubber, soap, perfumes, medicines etc. that are indlspensable to us for a proper living are all organic based compounds.
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An inaugural lecture delivered at the University of Lagos, Akoka
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Chemistry , Organic chemistry , Essential oils , Oil market , Research Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCES::Chemistry::Organic chemistry
Citation
Asekun, O.T. (2019). Phytochemicals: the hidden gifts of nature to mankind. An inaugural lecture delivered at the university of Lagos, Akoka. Inaugural lecture series, 55p.