MadSci Network: General Biology |
Yes, But it is not advisable. Deionized water is water that has undergone filtration and removal of specific minerals. Depending on the system, deionized water although purer in mineral content may contain higher levels of microorganisms. This is due to the fact that residual clorine which is added to many water systems is removed in the deionizing process.
Try the links in the MadSci Library for more information on General Biology.