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para-aminobenzoic acid |
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para-aminobenzoic acid (pâr`ə-əmē`nōbĕnzōĭk): see vitamin vitamin, group of organic substances that are required in the diet of humans and animals for normal growth, maintenance of life, and normal reproduction. Vitamins act as catalysts; very often either the vitamins themselves are coenzymes , or they form integral parts ..... Click the link for more information. . para-aminobenzoic acid [¦par·ə ə¦mē·nō‚ben¦zō·ik ′as·əd] (biochemistry) C7H7O2N A yellow-red, crystalline compound that is part of the folic acid molecule; essential in metabolism of certain bacteria. Abbreviated PABA. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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PABA-free: Para-aminobenzoic acid is a very effective sunscreen that was once used widely. |
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