The Inhibitory Effects of Heavy Metals on Microorganisms (1987 words, 5 pages)
The inhibitory effects of a mercury compound, silver nitrate, and copper sulfate on Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Micrococcus luteus, and Pseudomonas putidaIntroductionCertain heavy metals can have harmful or inhibitory effects on microorganisms, a process known as oligodynamic action for example, some heavy metal ions accumulate in cellular proteins leading to ...
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