Bacteria doesn't eat uranium. But:
- cytrobacter can absorb uranium
- S. putrefaciens reduce U(VI) to U(IV)
- S. metallireducens has the same effect
- Geobacteria absorb also uranium
etc.
Inducing mutations in bacteria
Uranium is toxic, radioactive, can be used for weapons.
No
eating other bacteria
Typically 3% uranium-235, 97% uranium-238.
bacteria
bacteria that eats oil
bacteria and fungi
Inducing mutations in bacteria
eating other bacteria
The atomic weight (not mass) of uranium is 238,02891(3).The density of uranium is 19,1 g/cm3.
The atomic weight (not mass) of uranium is 238,02891(3).
Uranium is toxic, radioactive, can be used for weapons.
No
abundance of uranium in the earth crust; 2,5-3 ppm (mg/kg) abundance of uranium in the sea water: ca. 3 ppb (?g/kg)
To make bacteria with new abilities. Like eating oil.
eating other bacteria