Prescott's Microbiology
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Author: WILLEY, Sandman, Wood
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Why are modular genes particularly suitable as platforms for the development of new natural products of industrial interest?
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Prescott's Microbiology
Ch. 42.1 - Why are the cells first fed lactose and then...Ch. 42.1 - What critical limiting factors are used in the...Ch. 42.1 - Prob. 2CCCh. 42.1 - What kinds of molecular changes result from...Ch. 42.1 - Prob. 4CCCh. 42.2 - Why is there interest in developing alternatives...Ch. 42.2 - What types of microbes are good candidates for the...Ch. 42.3 - What is the objective of the scale-up process and...Ch. 42.3 - What parameters can be monitored in a modern,...Ch. 42.3 - Which of the following are secondary metabolites:...
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