Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment - Questions For Review - Visualize It! - Page 286: 2

Answer

Brass makes water safer to drink because the ions of copper and zinc from the brass have antimicrobial tendencies and can therefore have an antimicrobial effect on the water.

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Brass makes water safer to drink because the ions of copper and zinc from the brass have antimicrobial tendencies and can therefore have an antimicrobial effect on the water.
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