The behaviour of lipase has been investigated in resting and sprouting seeds of « Ricinus communis » with addition to the substratum of 3,4-benzopyrene in different concentrations. The carcinogenic hydrocarbon does not exert any remarkable influence, except for a slight inhibition of the lipolitic activity.
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