Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
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Chapter 27, Problem 9R
Bioremediation refers to the use of living organisms to remove pollutants. Describe three examples of bioremediation.
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Chapter 27 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Ch. 27 - The koala is a leaf-eating animal. What can you...Ch. 27 - Give one possible explanation of why Penicillium...Ch. 27 - In the sulfur cycle, microbes degrade organic...Ch. 27 - Why is the phosphorus cycle important?Ch. 27 - DRAW IT 5. Identify where the following processes...Ch. 27 - Prob. 6RCh. 27 - Outline the treatment process for drinking water.Ch. 27 - Prob. 8RCh. 27 - Bioremediation refers to the use of living...Ch. 27 - NAME IT 10. These nitrogen-fixing prokaryotes...
Ch. 27 - Activated sludge system a. the process takes place...Ch. 27 - Prob. 2MCQCh. 27 - Nitrogen fixation a. the process takes place under...Ch. 27 - Prob. 4MCQCh. 27 - The water used to prepare intravenous solutions in...Ch. 27 - CO2+H2SLightLightC6H12O6+S0 a. aerobic respiration...Ch. 27 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 27 - CO2+8H++8eCH4+2H2O a. aerobic respiration b....Ch. 27 - Prob. 9MCQCh. 27 - Coliforms are used as indicator organisms of...Ch. 27 - Prob. 1ACh. 27 - Explain the effect of dumping untreated sewage...Ch. 27 - Flooding after two weeks of heavy rainfall in...Ch. 27 - The bioremediation process shown in the photograph...
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