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Although Hg2+ is toxic in its ionic form, it is brought into the cell to be reduced by the mercuric reductase enzyme. Hence it is reduced to its atomic form which is not toxic and can be used by the cell.
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Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition
by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.
Published by
Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10:
0321733606
ISBN 13:
978-0-32173-360-3
Chapter 8 - Microbial Genetics - Study Questions - Critical Thinking - Page 243: 3b
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