Essays on Microbiology
Introduction Applied microbiology is technical self-control that deals with the application of microorganisms and the knowledge about them in biotechnology, food microbiology, agriculture, medicine, and bioremediation. Industrial microbiology is a branch of beneficial microbiology in which microorganisms are used in industrial processes like, in the production of high-value products such as drugs, chemicals, fuels and...
Introduction Microbiology refers to the study of microorganisms. As the name suggests, microorganisms are organisms that are so small they can only be seen using a microscope. Bacteria, fungi (such as yeasts and moulds), protozoa, viruses, algae, and some parasites are all types of microorganisms. Some people also list prions as microorganisms even though they...
1. Introduction It is now generally accepted that life originated between 3.5 and 4 billion years ago in the aquatic environment, initially as self-replicating molecules. The subsequent evolution of prokaryotes, followed by eukaryotes, led to the existence of microorganisms which are highly adapted to aquatic systems. Life in the aquatic environment (freshwater and marine) has...