Microbiology an introduction

• Main Authors: Tortora, Gerard J. (Author), Funke, Berdell R. (Author), Case, Christine L. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Harlow, United Kingdom Pearson Education 2021
• Edition: Global Edition
• Subjects: Microbiological Phenomena; Microbiology
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: 1 volume (various pagings) illustrations (some color) 28 cm
• ISBN: 9781292276267; 1292276266

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