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Protein, lipopolysaccharide, nucleic acid Concentration of cell constituents correlates to level of organisms present in field sample. analysis: Established methods, widely available. ATP level correlates well with microbial metabolism Adenosine triphosphate (ATP): Fluorometer and level. Its co

Method scintillation counter. a rate of reaction.

Assay Biomass Metabolic activity Sulfate reduction Enzyme activity (continued) TABLE 10.9