Microbiology (eBook)

The study of the vast majority of living organisms, which happen to be smaller than the eye can see. This reference answers the most important questions that form the foundation of Microbiology within 6 laminated pages. Author, professor and researcher in the filed of Biology Dr. Frank Miskevich produced this fact-filled reference to support students at any level. Carry this core material in a handy format to use beyond the course and into higher level and career courses, then even further into your working life as a refresher. With many diagrams in a small package, you will not need to crack the textbook to review and refresh to boost test scores and retention for the lowest price you will see for such an effective tool.6-page laminated guide includes:Organisms & EvolutionBacteriaArchaeaEukaryotesVirusesShapes & Types with illustrationsBacterial & Archeal Cell ShapesGrowth CharacteristicsEukaryotic TypesMicrobiological MethodsSafety FirstMicroscopy & Staining (illustration)Culture Media, Colonies & StreakingReplication & ReproductionDNA Replication (illustration)Asexual Fungal Replication (illustration)Sexual Fungal ReproductionMicrobial Growth PhasesViral ReplicationMetabolismEnergy SourcesGlycolysis & Gluconeogenesis (illustration)Fermentation or Krebs CycleElectron Transport Chain (illustration)Photosynthesis Light & Dark Reactions (illustration)Specialized MetabolismCentral DogmaDNA is Transcribed into RNATypes of RNAmRNA is Translated into ProteinsBacterial Gene RegulationBeneficial or Pathogenic?Bacteria in Food PreparationKoch's Postulates to Identify PathogensZoonotic PathogensHuman MicrobesIndustrial MicrobesImmunity & ResistanceAdaptive Immune SystemInnate Immune SystemAntibioticsDrugs Against Other Microbes (illustrations)Suggested uses:Students especially relevant for those majoring in science or a health care related fieldQuick Reference instead of digging into the textbook to find a core answer you need while studying, use the guide to reinforce quickly and repeatedlyMemory refreshing your memory repeatedly is a foundation of studying, have the core answers handy so you can focus on understanding the conceptsTest Prep no student should be cramming, but if you are, there is no better tool for that final review