The Motive Power of Organic Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022169722)

This book is a pioneering study of the principles and mechanisms of bioenergetics, written by one of the leading American physiologists of the late 19th century. Sherwood argues that the fundamental processes of metabolism, growth, and reproduction in living organisms are governed by dynamic physical and chemical forces that can be studied and understood through experiments and observations. The book is a landmark in the history of biology and a testament to the power of scientific inquiry.

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