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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)
