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substance taken to begin with, it fails to represent that quantity 

 of substance in the final reductions after the enzyme has altered 

 it and perhaps removed it entirely. 



In conclusion, the author wishes to acknowledge bis indebtedness 

 to Prof. William J. Gies for the many helpful and stimulating 

 suggestions that have made this investigation possible. 



