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It is a well-known fact that the chemical composition of an animal body is not fixed and constant, but changes throughout life from conception until death. During the active growing period the percentage of fat generally increases, while the percentage of water decreases. It has been suggested Moulton described this as the state of 'chemical maturity'.
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Spray et al. (1950) studied this question.
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