Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321994936
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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To analyze:
The advantages of biofilm to bacteria.
Introduction:
Biofilm consists of many microorganisms living together in a consortium. These microorganisms can be bacteria, protista or
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