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Peer reviewedAlexander, M. – BioScience, 1973
Discusses the importance of microorganisms in chemical pollution and pollution abatement. Selected chemical pollutants are chosen to illustrate that microorganisms synthesize hazardous substances from reasonably innocuous precursors, while others act as excellent environmental decontaminating agents by removing undesirable natural and synthetic…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Ecological Factors, Environment
