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Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism
Byung Hong Kim
Geoffrey Michael Gadd
出版
Cambridge University Press
, 2008-02-21
主題
Science / Life Sciences / Microbiology
Science / Biotechnology
Medical / Infectious Diseases
ISBN
113946762X
9781139467629
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=bUfQTpN3vkYC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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Recent determination of genome sequences for a wide range of bacteria has made in-depth knowledge of prokaryotic metabolic function essential in order to give biochemical, physiological, and ecological meaning to the genomic information. Clearly describing the important metabolic processes that occur in prokaryotes under different conditions and in different environments, this advanced text provides an overview of the key cellular processes that determine bacterial roles in the environment, biotechnology, and human health. Prokaryotic structure is described as well as the means by which nutrients are transported into cells across membranes. Glucose metabolism through glycolysis and the TCA cycle are discussed, as well as other trophic variations found in prokaryotes, including the use of organic compounds, anaerobic fermentation, anaerobic respiratory processes, and photosynthesis. The regulation of metabolism through control of gene expression and control of the activity of enzymes is also covered, as well as survival mechanisms used under starvation conditions.