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M I C R O B I O L O G Ya n i n t r o d u c t i o n

ninth edition TORTORA FUNKE CASE

Part B27Environmental

Microbiology

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Biofilms

Figure 27.11

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Freshwater Zonation

Figure 27.12

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FMNH2 FMN + photonLuciferase

Bioluminescence

Figure 27.13, UN 27.1, UN 27.2

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Water Quality

Microbes are filtered from water that percolates into

groundwater.

Some pathogens are transmitted to humans in drinking

and recreational water.

Resistant chemicals may be concentrated in the

aquatic food chain.

Mercury is metabolized by certain bacteria into a

soluble compound, which is concentrated in animals.

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Waterborne Diseases

Table 27.2 (1 of 2)

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Waterborne Diseases

Table 27.2 (2 of 2)