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Overview
This full-color text by the well-known authors of Microbiology,5/e,and Elements of Microbiology provides the basic concepts of microbiology needed for a wide range of majors-from microbiology to medical technology,pharmacy to pre-professional-and presents applications of biology relevant to a wide variety of fields,including genetic engineering,environmental engineering,and food microbiology. Generously illustrated with both micrographs and line drawings,the text brings the latest information in microbiology and immunology,while also providing a substantive introduction to molecular biology. The text presents balanced coverage of all microorganisms,with equal treatment of procaryotes and eukaryotes,and clearly explains the metabolism of these organisms with text and illustrations. An end-of-chapter review guide functions as an in-text study guide.Synopsis
This introductory text provides balanced converage of the various aspects of microbiology. Basic information, major concepts and important principles are emphasized rather than extensive, inappropriate detail. It also presents applications relevant to a broad spectrum of fields, including medicine, genetic engineering, environmental engineering, and food microbiology. Illustrated with micrographs and line drawings, it covers recent information on important developments in microbiology and immunology, while also providing a substantive introduction to molecular biology. Features include chapter-opening objectives and overview, chapter summary, discover boxes, key terms, review and discussion questions and comprehensive end-of-chapter review guides functioning as an inbuilt study guide. Offering coverage of all microorganisms, with treatment of procaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses, this text explains and illustrates their metabolism and describes their functions in normal life and disease.Book Details
Published
April 1, 1993
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
Pages
705
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780070492608