Biology
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ISBN: 9781260487947
Author: BROOKER
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 27, Problem 3TY
- a. determine if a bacterial strain is a pathogen.
- b. determine if a sample of bacteria sample can break down oil.
- c. infer the structure of the cell wall of bacteria and their response to antibiotics.
- d. count bacteria in medical or environmental samples.
- e. do all of the above.
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