Chemolithoautotrophic Bacteria Biochemistry and Environmental Biology

Bacteria change the surface of the Earth. All kinds of bacteria reside in the biosphere, and although sometimes they may cause damage, they also help in cleaning the surface of the Earth and in the circulation of various substances. Chemolithoautotrophic bacteria in particular have a unique and inti...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Yamanaka, Tateo
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Tokyo Springer Japan 2008, 2008
Edition:1st ed. 2008
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • General Considerations
  • Cytochromes
  • Nitrogen Circulation on Earth and Bacteria
  • Sulfur Circulation on Earth and Bacteria
  • Oxidation and Reduction of Iron by Bacteria
  • Carbon Circulation on Earth and Microorganisms
  • Organisms Evolutionarily Closest to the Origin of Life