Foundations in Microbiology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781259705212
Author: Kathleen Park Talaro, Barry Chess Instructor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 26.L2, Problem 6CT
6. If we are to rely on microorganisms to biodegrade wastes in landfills, aquatic habitats, and soil, list some ways that this process could be made more efficient.
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