Chapter 5: Biological, Biochemical, and Genetic Basics

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Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC and Cannabidiol, CBD; Tolerance to THC; Common Genetics and Weed; DNA: The Long Stringy Stuff; Four Important Genes; Epigenetics; Cytochrome P450s: Cannabis, Prescription Drug interactions and Metabolism

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