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“When physiologists revealed the existence and functions of hormones they not only gave increased opportunities for the activities of biochemists but in particular gave a new charter to biochemical thought, and with the discovery of vitamins that charter was extended.”

Quote by Frederick Gowland Hopkins

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Frederick Gowland Hopkins
Frederick Gowland Hopkins

Frederick Gowland Hopkins was a British biochemist renowned for his contributions to nutrition and biochemistry. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1932 for his discovery of vitamins. more

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