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Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.* Complete Textbook by OpenStax
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1. An Invisible World
t1.1. What Our Ancestors Knew
t1.2. A Systematic Approach
t1.3. Types of Microorganisms
2. How We See the Invisible World
t2.1. The Properties of Light
t2.2. Peering Into the Invisible World
t2.3. Instruments of Microscopy
t2.4. Staining Microscopic Specimens
3. The Cell
t3.1. Spontaneous Generation
t3.2. Foundations of Modern Cell Theory
t3.3. Unique Characteristics of Prokaryotic Cells
t3.4. Unique Characteristics of Eukaryotic Cells
4. Prokaryotic Diversity
t4.1. Prokaryote Habitats, Relationships, and Microbiomes
t4.2. Proteobacteria
t4.3. Nonproteobacteria Gram-Negative Bacteria and Phototrophic Bacteria
t4.4. Gram-Positive Bacteria
t4.5. Deeply Branching Bacteria
t4.6. Archaea
5. The Eukaryotes of Microbiology
t5.1. Unicellular Eukaryotic Parasites
t5.2. Parasitic Helminths
t5.3. Fungi
t5.4. Algae
t5.5. Lichens
6. Acellular Pathogens
t6.1. Viruses
t6.2. The Viral Life Cycle
t6.3. Isolation, Culture, and Identification of Viruses
t6.4. Viroids, Virusoids, and Prions
7. Microbial Biochemistry
t7.1. Organic Molecules
t7.2. Carbohydrates
t7.3. Lipids
t7.4. Proteins
t7.5. Using Biochemistry to Identify Microorganisms
8. Microbial Metabolism
t8.1. Energy, Matter, and Enzymes
t8.2. Catabolism of Carbohydrates
t8.3. Cellular Respiration
t8.4. Fermentation
t8.5. Catabolism of Lipids and Proteins
t8.6. Photosynthesis
t8.7. Biogeochemical Cycles
9. Microbial Growth
t9.1. How Microbes Grow
t9.2. Oxygen Requirements for Microbial Growth
t9.3. The Effects of pH on Microbial Growth
t9.4. Temperature and Microbial Growth
t9.5. Other Environmental Conditions that Affect Growth
t9.6. Media Used for Bacterial Growth
10. Biochemistry of the Genome
t10.1. Using Microbiology to Discover the Secrets of Life
t10.2. Structure and Function of DNA
t10.3. Structure and Function of RNA
t10.4. Structure and Function of Cellular Genomes
11. Mechanisms of Microbial Genetics
t11.1. The Functions of Genetic Material
t11.2. DNA Replication
t11.3. RNA Transcription
t11.4. Protein Synthesis (Translation)
t11.5. Mutations
t11.6. How Asexual Prokaryotes Achieve Genetic Diversity
t11.7. Gene Regulation: Operon Theory
12. Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics
t12.1. Microbes and the Tools of Genetic Engineering
t12.2. Visualizing and Characterizing DNA, RNA, and Protein
t12.3. Whole Genome Methods and Pharmaceutical Applications of Genetic Engineering
t12.4. Gene Therapy
13. Control of Microbial Growth
14. Antimicrobial Drugs
15. Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
16. Disease and Epidemiology
17. Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses
18. Adaptive Specific Host Defenses
19. Diseases of the Immune System
20. Laboratory Analysis of the Immune Response
21. Skin and Eye Infections
22. Respiratory System Infections
23. Urogenital System Infections
24. Digestive System Infections
25. Circulatory and Lymphatic System Infections
26. Nervous System Infections
