Title Unit 1 Introduction to Microbiology.pdf ✅

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Department of Biological Sciences INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY SHAIRA DAWN C. GALACGAC FACULTY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Microbiology — study of microorganisms Microbes - biological entities that are too small to be seen with our naked eye - ubiquitous in nature Major groups: • Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi, Algae, and Protozoa • Viruses - noncellular; depend on cells for replication • Helminths - parasites A B C D E F G
Why is Microbiology Important? The science of microbiology is about:  microorganisms and how they work  diversity and evolution of microbial cells  Ecology Basic biological science • Microbiology uses microbial cells to probe the fundamental processes of life (organization, metabolism and reproduction) Applied biological science • Microbiology is at the forefront of many important breakthroughs in human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, and industry.