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