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Microbiology |
The study of organisms too small to be seen without magnification |
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Types of Microorganisms include: |
– bacteria– viruses– fungi– protozoa– helminths (worms) – algae |
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Branches of study for microbiology: |
• Immunology• Public health microbiology and epidemiology• Food, dairy and aquatic microbiology• Biotechnology• Genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology |
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Microbes are involved in: |
Nutrient production and energy flow • Decomposition• Biotechnology– production of foods, drugs and vaccines • Genetic engineering• Bioremediation• Infectious disease |
