Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780393615098
Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 14.1, Problem 1TQ
Summary Introduction
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The value of reduction potential (E°) in case of pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Introduction:
The propensity of the compound to gain electrons and get reduced is known as reduction potential or redox potential. The value of reduction potential is measured in volts and millivolts, and each species has its unique redox potential. The standard reduction potential is the constant or the standard value of the reduction potential.
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Chapter 14 Solutions
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Ch. 14.1 - Prob. 1TQCh. 14.1 - Prob. 2TQCh. 14.2 - Prob. 1TQCh. 14.2 - Prob. 2TQCh. 14.2 - Prob. 3TQCh. 14.3 - Prob. 1TQCh. 14.3 - Prob. 2TQCh. 14.3 - Prob. 3TQCh. 14.4 - Prob. 1TQCh. 14.5 - Prob. 1TQ
Ch. 14.5 - Prob. 2TQCh. 14.6 - Prob. 1TQCh. 14 - Prob. 1RQCh. 14 - Prob. 2RQCh. 14 - Prob. 3RQCh. 14 - Prob. 4RQCh. 14 - Prob. 5RQCh. 14 - Prob. 6RQCh. 14 - Prob. 7RQCh. 14 - Prob. 8RQCh. 14 - Prob. 9RQCh. 14 - Prob. 10RQCh. 14 - Prob. 11RQCh. 14 - Prob. 1TQCh. 14 - Prob. 2TQCh. 14 - Prob. 3TQCh. 14 - Prob. 4TQ
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