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Biocatalysis and Biodegradation: Microbial Transformation of Organic Compounds is an authoritative resource examining how microorganisms utilize enzymatic reactions to transform diverse organic substrates. The book explores the fundamental mechanisms of microbial catalysis, metabolic pathways for biodegradation, and the biochemical strategies microbes employ to utilize compounds as energy sources and nutrients.
Written by leading experts L. P. Wackett and C. D. Hershberger, this text provides detailed coverage of microbial enzyme systems, catabolic pathways, and the genetic basis for biodegradative capabilities. It addresses practical applications including bioremediation, waste treatment, and industrial biocatalytic processes. The work synthesizes molecular biology, biochemistry, and environmental microbiology to explain how microorganisms degrade pollutants, xenobiotics, and recalcitrant compounds. An essential reference for scientists, researchers, and students interested in applied microbiology and biotechnology.
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