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Microbiology demystified / Tom Betsy, Jim Keogh.

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McGraw-Hill, c2012.

Microbiological Phenomena.

McGraw-Hill "Demystified" series.

9780071761093 (pbk.)

0071761098 (pbk.)

xxii, 291 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

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.

If you don't know your prokaryotes from your protozoa, or learning about fungi puts you in a funk, look no further, this book is your cure for learning this topic's fundamental concepts and theories at your own pace. This practical guide eases you into this field of science, starting at the cell level. As you progress, you will master microbiology essentials such as bacteria, algae, viruses, pasteurization, and more. You will understand the difference between friendly and unfriendly microorganisms as well as the microscope's role in shaping microbiology. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.

Keogh, James Edward, 1948-

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