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. 1959 Jul;78(1):96–104. doi: 10.1128/jb.78.1.96-104.1959

ELECTRON MICROSCOPY OF ULTRATHIN SECTIONS OF BACTERIA III.

Cell Wall, Cytoplasmic Membrane, and Nuclear Material

George B Chapman a,1
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