A carbohydrate pulse experiment to demonstrate the sugar metabolization by S. mutans
Streptococcus mutans is a fast growing organism, of low cost and easily prepared culture medium. It has been related primarily to an elevated risk of dental cavity development in the host due to the acid-induced tooth demineralization. To prevent this disease, addition of fluoride can be req...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Portuguese |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, SBBq
2006-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Biochemistry Education |
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| Online Access: | http://bioquimica.org.br/revista/ojs/index.php/REB/article/view/62 |