The inhibitory effects of a me

Title: The inhibitory effects of a me
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The inhibitory effects of a me
The inhibitory effects of a mercury compound, silver nitrate, and copper sulfate on Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Micrococcus luteus, and Pseudomonas putida Introduction Certain 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 protein denaturation and ultimately cell death (Biology 108 lab manual 2001). A consequence of this is that heavy metals can affect organisms higher up in …showed first 75 words of 1981 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1981 total…Park, CA. Cenci G., and G. Caldini. 1985. Injury by Heavy Metals in Escherichia coli. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 34:188-195. De Vincente, A., M. Aviles, J.C. Codina, and P. Romero. 1990. Resistance to antibiotics and heavy metals of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from natural waters. Journal of Applied Bacteriology 68: 625-632. Mossman, M. "Months after E. coli outbreak, Walkerton residents still weary of water supply." http://www.nandotimes.com/noframes/story/0,2107,500291929-500463058-503086695-0,00.html (Feb. 11, 2001).

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