Introduction to Geomicrobiology

Author: Kurt O. Konhauser
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0632054549

Introduction to Geomicrobiology

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how microorganisms are classified, the physical constraints governing their growth, molecular approaches to studying microbial diversity, and life in extreme environments
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The following topics are covered:

how microorganisms are classified, the physical constraints governing their growth, molecular approaches to studying microbial diversity, and life in extreme environments
bioenergetics, microbial metabolic capabilities, and major biogeochemical pathways
chemical reactivity of the cell surface, metal sorption, and the microbial role in contaminant mobili

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