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 16.1, Problem 11RQ
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The tasks that must be accomplished in order to develop a microbial product for commercial marketing.
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Microbes are responsible for causing a number of diseases but they also take part in the production of various useful or beneficial products including food items, drugs and many others. The mass production of drugs such as antibiotics proves to be beneficial for the well-being of the society.
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