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Cell Growth and Cell Function
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Cell Growth and Cell Function

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  • Torbjörn Oskar Caspersson

    In Cell Growth and Cell Function (1950) Caspersson summarized much of his research by theorizing that RNA must be present for protein synthesis to occur. He was the first to perform cytochemical studies on the giant chromosomes found in insect larvae. He also investigated the role…

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    In Cell Growth and Cell Function (1950) Caspersson summarized much of his research by theorizing that RNA must be present for protein synthesis to occur. He was the first to perform cytochemical studies on the giant chromosomes found in insect larvae. He also investigated the role…

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