Energetics of Microbial Growth - Hardcover

Battley, Dr. Edwin H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471084921 ISBN 13: 9780471084921

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience, 1987

Synopsis

Applies thermodynamics to the analysis of microbial growth and shows how it can be used for a precise analysis of the energetics of the growth process. Describes the development of theories on the energy changes that accompany microbial growth. Beginning with a review of the thermodynamic principles, the text approaches the description of microbial growth and energy changes historically and charts the progress from the fields' earliest beginnings to the present. Provides a useful perspective to theories about the evolution of life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471084921
• ISBN 13: 9780471084921
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 450