... biosynthesis,14 2–1 44, 143fNucleic acid/structure andfunctionchromosomal DNAstructure, 15 2–1 54 , 153 fDNA repair, 159 functional overview, 15 1–1 52 mutations, 158 replication, 15 4–1 58 , 155 fRNA structure, ... problems/solutions,6 6–6 9diet and nutritional needs, 5 2 5 4glucose homeostasis, 5 6 5 8, 57 fmetabolism (fasting state),6 1–6 3, 62fmetabolism (fed state), 5 8–6 1, 59 f, 60fmetabolism (starvation),6 3–6 4, 64fregulation ... 70drug absorption factorsindigestive tract, 3DNA, 151 chromosomal (structure), 15 2–1 54 , 153 fmutations, 158 repair, 159 replication, 15 4–1 58 , 155 f218INDEXNote: Page numbers followed by f or...