Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Preparing oxygen-containing organic compound
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Ramirez, Delia M (Department: 1652)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Preparing oxygen-containing organic compound
C435S203000, C435S267000, C435S161000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07906303
ABSTRACT:
Described are compositions and methods relating to granular starch hydrolysis. Exemplary used for the compositions and methods are for ethanol production.
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Meah Younus
Ramirez Delia M
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