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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... protein and nucleic acids. Over 95% of a cell's dry weight is made up of a few major elements, such as C, O, H, S, P, K, Ca, Mg, and Fe. All these substances must be put together by biosynthesis to form cellular material. However, not ...
... proteins. Such compounds provide energy for cell growth and serve as building blocks of cell material. Microorganisms that use organic compounds as their major carbon source are called heterotrophs. Heterotrophs obtain such organic ...
... proteins. Energy source Magnesium Enzyme activator, particularly for kinase reactions. Component of chlorophyll. Stabilizes ribosomes, cell membranes, and nucleic acids Calcium Enzyme activator, particularly for protein kinases ...
... Proteins are composed of about 20 amino acids. Some bacteria and archeons cannot synthesize one or more of these and ... protein catalytic portion of enzymes). Only very small, or catalytic, amounts suffice to support growth of the cells ...
... proteins, lipids and polysaccharides. They also are involved in the active transport of certain solutes into the cell. High-energy molecules, such as ATP, have bonds that have a high free energy of hydrolysis. In the case of ATP, a ...
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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 |