In this article we will discuss about the microbial degradation of petroleum and xenobiotic. 1. Microbial Degradation of Petroleum (Hydrocarbon): Petroleum and its products are the hydrocarbons. It is a rich source of organic matter and is oxidised if comes in contact with air and moisture. There are some microorganisms which cleave the hydrocarbons into […]
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Organic Compounds Degraded by Microorganisms
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The following points highlight the seven main animal and plant organic compounds degraded by microorganisms. The organic compounds are: 1. Proteins 2. Lipids and Starch 3. Chitin 4. Mucopeptide 5. Cellulose 6. Hemicellulose 7. Lignins. Organic Compound # 1. Proteins: In nature, proteins are often complexed with polysaccharides or tannins and are most resistant to […]