Chemistry of Gallstones.

McKnight, Joyce D.; Julian, Maureen M.

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Publication Date: 1983-Jul

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Chemistry of Gallstones.

McKnight, Joyce D.; Julian, Maureen M.

Journal of Chemical Education, v60 n7 p594-95 Jul 1983

Discusses the chemical nature of gallstones and theories related to their formation. Also discusses experimental procedures used to identify chemical constituents of gallstones, indicating that cholesterol is found in almost 75 percent of stones examined. (JN)

Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Metabolism, Physiology, Science Education

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Language: English

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