The physiology and biochemistry of prokaryotes

The third edition of The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes covers the basic principles of prokaryotic physiology, biochemistry, and cell behavior. It presents microbial metabolism in the context of the chemical and physical problems that cells must solve in order to grow.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author White, David, 1936-
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Edition3rd ed.
Subjects
Prokaryotes > Physiology.
Microbial metabolism.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781613445440
161344544X
0195301684
9780195301687
Physical Description1 online resource (xix, 628 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Structure and function.
  • Growth and cell division.
  • Membrane bioenergetics: the proton potential.
  • Electron transport.
  • Photosynthesis.
  • The regulation of metabolic pathways.
  • Bioenergetics in the cytosol.
  • Central metabolic pathways.
  • Metabolism of lipids, nucleotides, amino acids, and hydrocarbons.
  • Macromolecular synthesis.
  • Cell wall and capsule biosynthesis.
  • Inorganic metabolism.
  • Metabolism.
  • Fermentations.
  • Homeostasis.
  • Solute transport.
  • Protein transport.
  • Microbial development and physiological adaptation: varied responses to environmental cues and intercellular signals.
  • How bacteria respond to environmental stress.

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