Book Details

• Publisher: Scientific International Pvt. Ltd.

• Author: M. Rustagi

• Language: English

• Edition: 2016

• ISBN: 9789385998164

• Cover: Paperback

• Subject: Life Science

About the Book

Bacterial Metabolism offers a detailed and comprehensive overview of bacterial metabolic processes, focusing on the unique metabolic reactions that occur exclusively in bacteria or are of particular significance to them. The book is designed for students and researchers in microbiology, biochemistry, and cellular biology, offering clear explanations of the biochemical processes that power bacterial growth and energy production.

The text delves into the various forms of bacterial metabolism, including aerobic and anaerobic heterotrophs, chemolithotrophs, and phototrophs. It explores energy metabolism, catabolic pathways for the degradation of organic compounds, nitrogen fixation, and the biosynthesis of cellular components in bacteria. It also covers the regulatory mechanisms governing bacterial metabolism and compares bacterial growth kinetics with enzyme kinetics.

Special attention is given to specific processes such as photosynthetic phosphorylation in bacterial families, anaerobic respiration, and the metabolism of carbohydrates like glucose, fructose, lactose, and sorbitol. The book includes extensive discussions on fermentation processes by Enterobacteriaceae, lactic acid bacteria, and proteolytic clostridia.

With in-depth coverage of both the catabolic and anabolic pathways in bacteria, this book is an invaluable resource for students and professionals studying bacterial physiology, microbial systematics, and microbial chemistry. It also serves as a useful reference for researchers in biological chemistry and cellular biology.