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Why should we care about microorganisms?
A. Disease
B. Microorganisms are everywhere (ubiquitous)
C. Many are useful and beneficial
D. Basic scientific research
A. Disease
- Proper food and water handling
- Sterile medical technique
- Antibiotics
B. Microorganisms are everywhere
- Highly evolved to fill specialized niches
- basis of many food chains, nutrient cycling, agriculture, and energy source
- Human body has the perfect environment for bacteria. Many however discourage the growth of pathogens
C. Many are very beneficial and useful
- Industrial biotechnology
- Agri biotechnology
- Healthcare biotechnology
Bioremiediation
Use of microorganisms to remove or detoxify toxic or unwanted chemicals in the environment
What does microbiology encompass?
1. Bacteria
2. Viruses
3. Protozoa
4. Fungi
5. Microscopic algae and Helminths