Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 2R
Briefly state the role microorganisms play in each of the following:
- a. biological control of pests
- b. recycling of elements
- c. normal microbiota
- d. sewage treatment
- e. human insulin production
- f. vaccine production
- g. biofilms
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