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9780131443297

Brocks Biology of Microorganisms

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  • ISBN13:

    9780131443297

  • ISBN10:

    0131443291

  • Edition: 11th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2006-01-01
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Summary

The authoritative text for introductory microbiology, Brock Biology of Microorganisms continues its long tradition of impeccable scholarship, outstanding art and photos, and accuracy. It balances the most current coverage with the major classical and contemporary concepts essential for understanding microbiology. The authors' clear, accessible writing style speaks to today's students while maintaining the depth and precision science majors need.

Table of Contents

UNIT I: Principles of Microbiology Chapter 1 Microorganisms and Microbiology Chapter 2 An Overview of Microbial Life Chapter 3 Macromolecules Chapter 4 Cell Structure/Function Chapter 5 Nutrition, Laboratory Culture, and Metabolism of Microorganisms Chapter 6 Microbial Growth Chapter 7 Essentials of Molecular Biology Chapter 8 Metabolic Regulation Chapter 9 Essentials of Virology Chapter 10 Bacterial Genetics UNIT II: Evolutionary Microbiology and Microbial Diversity Chapter 11 Microbial Evolution and Systematics Chapter 12 Prokaryotic Diversity: The Bacteria Chapter 13 Prokaryotic Diversity: The Archaea Chapter 14 Eukaryotic Cell Biology and Eukaryotic Microorganisms Chapter 15 Microbial Genomics Chapter 16 Viral Diversity UNIT III: Metabolic Diversity and Microbial Ecology Chapter 17 Metabolic Diversity Chapter 18 Methods of Microbial Ecology Chapter 19 Microbial Ecology UNIT IV: Immunology, Pathogenicity, and Host Responses Chapter 20 Microbial Growth Control Chapter 21 Microbial Interactions with Humans Chapter 22 Essentials of Immunology Chapter 23 Molecular Immunology Chapter 24 Diagnostic Microbiology and Immunology UNIT V: Microbial Diseases Chapter 25 Epidemiology Chapter 26 Person-to-Person Microbial Diseases Chapter 27 Animal-Transmitted, Arthropod-Transmitted, and Soilborne Microbial Diseases Chapter 28 Wastewater Treatment, Water Purification, and Waterborne Microbial Diseases Chapter 29 Food Preservation and Foodborne Microbial Diseases UNIT VI: Microorganisms as Tools for Industry and Research Chapter 30 Industrial Microbiology Chapter 31 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

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