Description

Microbiology is a branch of biology focused on the study of unicellular, multicellular, and acellular microorganisms. These microorganisms are categorized into prokaryotic and eukaryotic groups. Microbiology comprises two main areas: pure microbiology and applied microbiology. Pure microbiology includes areas such as virology, parasitology, bacteriology, and mycology, while applied microbiology covers fields such as medical microbiology, pharmaceutical microbiology, food microbiology, and agricultural microbiology. The applications of microbiology are vast and include industrial fermentation, amino acid production, and biopolymer synthesis. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of microbiology. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline and how such concepts have practical applications. The book is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.