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From: rnmlloyd@aol.com (RnM Lloyd)
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Subject: Chemical content of C.E.
Date: 3 May 1997 15:49:24 GMT
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I hope that someone will take pity on a poor microbiologist and respond. 
I am not a C.e person but am curious about the chemical make up of C.e. 
What percentage of C.e is protein, DNA, water, and inorganics - primarily
metals (iron, Ca and Mg).  Is there a reference or book that my poorly
stocked library might have or could someone pass that information along?

Bob


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