Microbiology demystified

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Betsy, Tom (Author), Keogh, James Edward, 1948- (Author)
Format Book
LanguageEnglish
Published New York : McGraw-Hill, c2012
Edition2nd ed.
SeriesMcGraw-Hill "Demystified" series
Subjects
ISBN9780071761093
Physical Descriptionxxii, 291 s. : il. ; 23 cm

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Table of Contents:
  • The world of microorganism
  • The chemical elements of microorganisms
  • Observing microorganisms
  • Prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells
  • Chemical metabolism
  • Microbial growth and controlling microbial growth
  • Microbial genetics
  • Recombinant dna technology
  • Classification of microorganisms
  • The prokaryotes : domains archea and bacteria
  • The eukaryotes : fungi, algae, protozoa, and helminths
  • Viruses, viroids, and prions
  • Epidemiology and disease
  • Immunity
  • Vaccines and diagnosing diseases
  • Antimicrobial drugs.