Microbiology: An Introduction
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Phytoplanktons are is single cell photosynthetic organism which as important role in aquatic ecosystem. The chemicals produce during warm summer which is toxic form “Red tide”.
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Chapter 12 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction
Ch. 12 - Prob. 1RCh. 12 - A mixed culture of Escherichia coli and...Ch. 12 - Prob. 3RCh. 12 - Prob. 4RCh. 12 - Differentiate cellular and plasmodial slime molds....Ch. 12 - Prob. 6RCh. 12 - Prob. 7RCh. 12 - Prob. 8RCh. 12 - Prob. 9RCh. 12 - DRAW IT A generalized life cycle of the liver...
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