Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 28, Problem 3A
Faded worn-look denim is produced with cellulase. How does cellulase accomplish the look and feel of scores of washing? What is the source of the cellulase?
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