The below mentioned article provides a note about the types of hydrocarbons used as substrates for growth by various microorganisms. Yes, some type of hydrocarbons can serve as growth substrates. This type of organisms is ecologically important, e.g. in the degradation of petroleum pollutants and some may be utilized in commercial production of single cell protein (SCP) from hydrocarbons. However, [...]
Everything you need to know about biochemistry of the molecules of life. Some of the questions are as follows:- Q.1. What are the four elements that make up over 98% of all living matter? Also name the other two elements which are next to them in importance. Ans: The four major elements are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen. The other [...]
The below mentioned article includes a list of five easy experiments on water. 1. Experiment to determine pH of the water and to identify the water quality by pH: Requirements: Water sample, broad range and narrow range pH paper strips, pH paper strip booklet, BDH Universal Indicator, test tube. Method: As already explained in Exercise No. 28, pH of water [...]