Biological Active Substances

Biologically active compounds in the monograph are substances that have the ability to control physiological processes in the body. There are species of plants that are synthesized in animals and microorganisms. These substances include vitamins antioxidants essential oils coumarins phenolic compounds flavonoids gassipol modes phytoncides and phytoalexins. Vitamins are organic compounds of various chemical structures that are important for humans and animals. These compounds which are required in very small amounts for the body (unlike proteins fats and carbohydrates) enter the enzyme molecule and participate in the metabolism of tissues. The monograph is intended for the study of biochemistry and biochemistry of agricultural products for undergraduate students majoring in biology and storage and primary processing technology of agricultural products.