Handbook of Water and Wastewater MicrobiologyDuncan Mara, Nigel J. Horan Elsevier, 7 ago 2003 - 832 pagine "Access to safe water is a fundamental human need and therefore a basic human right" --Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary General Edited by two world-renowned scientists in the field, The Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology provides a definitive and comprehensive coverage of water and wastewater microbiology. With contributions from experts from around the world, this book gives a global perspective on the important issues faced in the provision of safe drinking water, the problems of dealing with aquatic pollution and the processes involved in wastewater management. Starting with an introductory chapter of basic microbiological principles, The Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology develops these principles further, ensuring that this is the essential text for process engineers with little microbiological experience and specialist microbiologists alike.
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... enzymes, are of two kinds: those involved in generating energy; and those involved in using energy. Some microorganisms use nutrients absorbed by the cell as the source of energy in a process called catabolism, which is the reverse of ...
... enzymes. In order to grow, microorganisms must have proper essential chemical elements. The main chemical elements ... enzyme cofactors, murein and chitin. Many prokaryotes use inorganic nitrogen compounds such as nitrates, nitrites, or ...
... enzymes, including some involved in protein synthesis, specifically require potassium. Magnesium functions to stabilize ribosomes, cell membranes and nucleic acids and is needed for the activity of many enzymes. Trace elements, needed ...
... enzyme cofactors (non-protein catalytic portion of enzymes). Only very small, or catalytic, amounts suffice to support growth of the cells. Lactic acid bacteria, such as species of Streptococcus, Lactobacillus and Leuconostoc, are noted ...
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Part 2 Water and Excreta Related Diseases | 175 |
Part 3 Microbiology of Wastewater Treatment | 315 |
Part 4 Drinking Water Microbiology | 611 |
Useful Websites | 794 |
Index | 797 |