Brock Biology Of Microorganisms - Package
Brock Biology Of Microorganisms - Package
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134462660
Author: MADIGAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22.6, Problem 2MQ
Summary Introduction

Microbial association with several mammalian species led to the ability of catabolization of cellulose fiber. It is the structural element of the plant cell wall. Insoluble polysaccharides constitute the fiber content of plant materials and the most abundant polysaccharide is cellulose. This polysaccharide serves as the carbon and energy source for animals.

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Brock Biology Of Microorganisms - Package

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