Some Useful Equations for Biological Studies

SUMMARY The properties are discussed of a number of relatively simple equations that describe non-linear relations of the type which frequently occur in biology. Most of the equations can be linearized by applying simple transformations (e.g. log y , log ( a – y ), I/ y ) to either y or x , or both. Some approximate methods of fitting the equations to experimental data are given, but statistical methods are not discussed in any detail.