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27. Environmental Microbiology. Biofilms. Figure 27.11. Freshwater Zonation. Figure 27.12. Bioluminescence. Luciferase. FMNH 2. FMN + photon. Figure 27.13, UN 27.1, UN 27.2. Water Quality. Microbes are filtered from water that percolates into groundwater.
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27 Environmental Microbiology
Biofilms Figure 27.11
Freshwater Zonation Figure 27.12
Bioluminescence Luciferase FMNH2 FMN + photon Figure 27.13, UN 27.1, UN 27.2
Water Quality • Microbes are filtered from water that percolates into groundwater. • Some pathogens are transmitted to humans in drinking and recreational water. • Resistant chemicals may be concentrated in the aquatic food chain. • Mercury is metabolized by certain bacteria into a soluble compound, which is concentrated in animals.
Waterborne Diseases Table 27.2 (1 of 2)
Waterborne Diseases Table 27.2 (2 of 2)