| Description |
1032 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Contents |
Unit I. The foundations of microbiology -- Ch. 1. Microorganisms and microbiology -- Ch. 2. Microbial cell structure and function -- Ch. 3 Microbial metabolism -- Ch. 4. Molecular microbiology -- Ch. 5. Microbial growth and control -- Unit II. Genomics, genetics, and virology -- Ch. 6. Microbial genomics -- Ch. 7. Metabolic regulation -- Ch. 8. Viruses and virology -- Ch. 9. Viral genomes and diversity -- Ch. 10. Genetics of bacteria and archaea -- Ch. 11. Genetic engineering and biotechnology -- Unit III. Microbial diversity -- Ch. 12. Microbial evolution and systematics -- Ch. 13. Metabolic diversity of microorganisms -- Ch. 14. Functional diversity of bacteria -- Ch. 15. Diversity of bacteria -- Ch. 16. Diversity of archaea -- Ch. 17. Diversity of eukaryotic microorganisms -- Unit IV. Microbial ecology and environmental microbiology -- Ch. 18. Methods in microbial ecology -- Ch. 19. Microbial ecosystems -- Ch. 20. Nutrient cycles -- Ch. 21. Microbiology of the built environment -- Ch. 22. Microbial symbioses -- Unit V. Pathogenicity and immunology -- Ch. 23. Microbial interactions with humans -- Ch. 24. Immunity and host defense -- Ch. 25. Immune mechanisms -- Ch. 26. Molecular immunology -- Ch. 27. Diagnostic microbiology -- Unit VI. Infectious diseases and their transmission -- Ch. 28. Epidemiology -- Ch. 29. Person-to-person bacterial and viral diseases -- Ch. 30. Vectorborne and soilborne bacterial and viral diseases -- Ch. 31. Water and food as vehicles of bacterial diseases -- Ch. 32. Eukaryotic pathogens: Fungal and parasitic diseases |
| Summary |
An introduction to microbiology for biology and microbiology majors. Helping Todays Students Learn MicrobiologyThe authoritative #1 textbook for introductory majors microbiology, Brock Biology of Microorganisms continues to set the standard for impeccable scholarship, accuracy, and outstanding illustrations and photos |
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This edition continues to set the standard for impeccable scholarship, accuracy, and outstanding illustrations and photos. This book for biology, microbiology, and other science majors balances cutting edge research with the concepts essential for understanding the field of microbiology, including strong coverage of ecology, evolution, and metabolism. This edition seamlessly integrates the most current science, paying particular attention to molecular biology and how the genomic revolution has changed and is changing the field. This edition offers a streamlined, modern organization with a consistent level of detail and updated, visually compelling art program. Brock Biology of Microorganisms can be purchased with optional MasteringMicrobiology®, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to improve results by helping students quickly master concepts both in and outside the classroom |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Microbiology.
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Microorganisms -- Textbooks.
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Microorganisms.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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| Author |
Bender, Kelly, author
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Buckley, Daniel, author
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Martinko, John, author
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Stahl, David, author
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| ISBN |
9781292018317 (paperback) |
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