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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Chapter 21.7, Problem 2MQ
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Wastewater is the complex mixture of pollutants which include chemicals used in industries and agricultural fields. These chemicals are highly toxic and somewhat carcinogenic. New technological advancement and a large number of new products available in the market have also posed a risk to the environment as chemicals in these products also end up in wastewater.
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