Microbiology : An Introduction

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

• ISBN13: 9780805378092
• ISBN10: 080537809X
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: PEARSON

Summary

Do you want to master key concepts and earn a better grade in your microbiology course? Take a closer look at what the Study Guide for Microbiology: An Introduction, Ninth Edition has to offer: Concise explanations of major concepts, Definitions of important terms, A large variety of self-test questions with answers, Art labeling exercises, Experiments to develop critical thinking skills. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. v
The Microbial World and You	p. 1
Chemical Principles	p. 11
Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope	p. 23
Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells	p. 33
Microbial Metabolism	p. 47
Microbial Growth	p. 59
The Control of Microbial Growth	p. 73
Microbial Genetics	p. 83
Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA	p. 93
Classification of Microorganisms	p. 103
The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea	p. 111
The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths	p. 123
Viruses, Viroids, and Prions	p. 135
Principles of Disease and Epidemiology	p. 147
Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity	p. 157
Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host	p. 165
Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host	p. 177
Practical Applications of Immunology	p. 189
Disorders Associated with the Immune System	p. 197
Antimicrobial Drugs	p. 209
Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes	p. 223
Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System	p. 233
Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems	p. 243
Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System	p. 255
Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System	p. 265
Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems	p. 279
Environmental Microbiology	p. 289
Applied and Industrial Microbiology	p. 303
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