Abstract
Summary
1. The respiratory activity of Shigella sonnet was inhibited by UV irradiation. 2. A direct relationship existed between UV dosage and extent of inhibition. 3. The inhibition of respiratory activity varied considerably with different substrates. 4. Irradiated cells which were disrupted by mechanical shaking with glass beads lost practically all respiratory activity.
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