Microbiology Unit Page

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Major Concepts
Genetics Differences Reproductive Methods Anatomy and Physiology Microbiology and Technology
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Introduction

    Microbiology is at the forefront of genetic engineering and biotechnology. It also accounts for many of our everyday commercial and industrial products. It is important for you to understand that not all microbes are desease causing; many of our foods and medicines are dependant on microbes.

    I have included a list of major concepts, some detail you should be familiar with and some links to numerous sites which will allow you to view, download or print material which is directly related to these concepts. In addition there may be some material which is of interest to you (hey you never know!).

    The links will assist you if you run into any difficulties and have specific questions.

Major Concepts:

Genetics
  1. Differences between eukaryotes and bacteria and viruses in their genetic structures.

Differences
  1. Bacteria, viruses, protists and fungi.
  2. Shape, size, motility
  3. Energy sources

Reproductive Methods
  1. Lytic cycle and endocytosis
  2. Sexual and asexual.

Anatomy and Physiology
  1. Types of photosynthetic pigments, if present.
  2. Membrane, cell wall, cytoplasm, nucleic acids.

Microbiology and Technology
  1. Recombinant DNA techniques.
  2. Antibiotic resistence.

References:
  • Bacteria This is an entire textbook online. Everything you wanted to know and sooooooooo much more.
  • Virus Text Another online text dealing with viruses.
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