Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321733603
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Ralstonia bacterium found in both soil and water. It grow under aerobic conditions. Under limited nutrient condition it directs its reduced carbon flux to synthesis poly hydroxybutyrate (PHB), a biopolymer stored in intracellular granules. Biosynthesis of PHB have been used industrially in the production of biodegradable plastic. Also used in the production of biofuel from CO2.
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Microbiology: An Introduction
Ch. 2 - What is a chemical element?Ch. 2 - DRAW IT Diagram the electronic configuration of a...Ch. 2 - What type of bond holds the following atoms...Ch. 2 - Classify the following types of chemical...Ch. 2 - Bacteria use the enzyme urease to obtain nitrogen...Ch. 2 - Classify the following as subunits of either a...Ch. 2 - DRAW IT The artificial sweetener aspartame, or...Ch. 2 - DRAW IT The following diagram shows the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 9RCh. 2 - Prob. 10R
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