Lansing M Prescott,
Augustana College Donald A Klein,
Colorado State University John P Harley,
Eastern Kentucky University
Microbial Nutrition
Chapter Overview
This chapter describes the basic nutritional requirements of microorganisms.
Cells must have a supply of raw materials and energy in order to construct new
cellular components. This chapter also describes the processes by which microorganisms
acquire nutrients and provides information about the cultivation of microorganisms.