Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780321897398
Author: Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, David A. Stahl, Thomas Brock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Q Which Bacteria and Archaea play a major role in acid mine drainage? Why do they carry out the reactions that they do? Why is air necessary for this process?
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