Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Nitrogen is one of the key components necessary for the survival of all organisms. Nitrogen is found in proteins and
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Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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