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Agricultural Microbiology (12)
Microbiology is the branch of science that deals with microscopic organisms and their
Bacteriology (123)
interaction with other microscopic and macroscopic organisms.
Basic Microbiology (60)
Microorganisms are tiny microscopic organisms that are too small to be seen with naked
Biochemical Test (114)
eyes and thus, can only be seen with a microscope. Microorganisms include microscopic
organisms like bacteria, fungi, archaea, protozoa, and viruses. Biochemistry (155)

Basic microscopy deals with a diverse group of studies that help in research related to the Bioinformatics (21)

biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution, and clinical aspects of Biology (183)
microorganisms, including the host response to these agents. Biotechnology (28)
Microbiology also deals with the structure, function, classification of such organisms, Book Reviews (1)
along with exploiting and controlling their activities. Cell Biology (94)
The concept of microbiology began with the discovery of the microscope by Anton Von
Culture Media (66)
Leeuwenhoek.
Difference Between (89)
On the one hand, microbes are used for their unique features which allow the production
Diseases (29)
of antibiotics, amino acids, hormones, and other therapeutic compounds, and also the
Environmental Microbiology (6)
production of food and food-related products.
Microorganisms are also involved in the decomposition of components such as Epidemiology (23)

lignocellulosic biomass for second-generation ethanol or biogas. Food Microbiology (49)

Similarly, certain genetic features and biochemical abilities of microorganisms make them Genetics (78)

dangerous for industry (food spoilage) as well as human health. Human Anatomy and Physiology (70)
Microbiology, initially, was only associated with pathogenic microorganisms that result in Immunology (115)
different forms of diseases in different groups of living beings. Instrumentation (63)
With the establishment of microbiology as a discipline, the application of microorganisms
Journals (1)
in different areas has also increased.
Microscopy (28)
The use of microorganisms in food and pharmaceuticals has given rise to the branching
Molecular Biology (66)
of microbiology into further disciplines and studies.
Mycology (33)
Thus, over the years, the branch has been classified into further groups like agriculture
Parasitology (25)
microbiology, food microbiology, pharmaceutical microbiology, systemic microbiology,
etc. Pharmacology (14)

The studies in microbiology have also increased due to the use of microorganisms in Phycology (2)

different researches as these are easy to manipulate and reproduce when compared to Protocols (9)
other living organisms. Research Methodology (19)
Studies in microbiology are essential for the discovery of new and advanced methods for Staining (29)
the discovery of emerging microorganisms and associated diseases and applications.
Syllabus (18)
Microbiology also deals with techniques for the identification of these microorganisms,
Universities (4)
their classification, and the life cycle.
Virology (50)
All of this allows for a better understanding of microorganisms and their role in
maintaining the ecosystem.
Microbiology and microorganisms can be applied for the formation of new genetically
engineered microorganisms by a process like genetic recombination.
Besides, different microorganisms have found their application in the production of food,
industrial products, and antibiotics.

Cilia: Structure, Formation, Types, Functions, Examples

November 8, 2023 by Anupama Sapkota

Cilia are tiny hair-like appendages present on the

LEAM Solution Fluorescence Microscope
eukaryotic cell surface that provides a means of
locomotion to different protozoans and animals.
Read Also: 19 Differences between cilia and flagella
(cilia vs flagella) Structure of … Read more

Flagella: Structure, Types, Arrangement, Functions, Examples Hyaline Casts: Structure, Types, Process,

November 7, 2023 by Anupama Sapkota Importance

Secondary Succession: Stages, Examples,

A flagellum or flagella is a lash or hair-like structure Importance
present on the cell body that is important for Primary Succession: Stages, Examples,
different physiological functions of the cell. Structure Importance
of Flagellum The size … Read more Mucous Membrane: Structure, Location,
Functions, Disorders

Secondary Consumers: Types, Food Chain,

Archaea: Habitat, Characteristics, Classification, Applications Examples, Roles

October 8, 2023 by Prashant Dahal

Archaea is a domain of life, together with Bacteria

and Eukarya, containing single-celled prokaryotes
other than bacteria. They are the oldest life-form
known to exist. The name Archaea is derived … Read
more

Serial Dilution: Formula, Calculator, Method, Uses, Examples

September 7, 2023 by Anupama Sapkota

Serial dilution, as the name suggests, is a series of

sequential dilutions that are performed to convert a
dense solution into a more usable concentration. In
simple words, serial dilution … Read more

Microbiology History and Scientists with their Discoveries

August 3, 2023 by Nidhi Abhay Kulkarni

Zacharias Janssen (1570-1638) Robert Hooke (1635-

1703) Antony van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) Van
Helmont (1580-1644) Francesco Redi (1626-1697)
Louis Joblot (1645-1723) John Needham (1713-1781)
Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799) F. Schulze T.
Schwann H. … Read more

Differences between terminologies used in Microbiology

August 3, 2023 by Sushmita Baniya

Bacteroides and Bacteroids Bacteroides = It is a

Gram-negative obligate anaerobic bacteria.
Bacteroids= It is the morphological form of the
nitrogen-fixing bacteria like Rhizobium which is
irregular shaped and is … Read more

Sterilization- Physical and chemical methods

August 3, 2023 by Somak Banerjee

Microorganisms play an important role in causing

infection and contamination. Therefore, Sterilization
is an important technique in microbiology which
helps to remove or destroy microorganisms from
materials or surfaces. Common … Read more

VIVA Alert: Basic Microbiology with mnemonics

August 3, 2023 by Sushmita Baniya

VIVA Alert: Basic Microbiology with mnemonics

Name one cluster shaped (grape-like) cocci?
Staphylococcus aureus Name one chain shaped
cocci? Streptococcus spp. What is the difference
between Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus?
… Read more

Microbiology Terms and Terminology with Definitions

August 3, 2023 by Prashant Dahal

Microbiology Terms from the Letter A Abiotic = Non-

living Abiogenesis = Generation of life from abiotic
components Actinomycetes/Actinobacteria = Group
of filamentous bacteria Adhesion = Attachment of
microorganisms over biotic/abiotic … Read more

Scope and Applications of Microbiology in 2023

July 8, 2023 by Sagar Aryal

Scope of Microbiology Agricultural microbiology –

try to combat plant diseases that attack important
food crops, work on methods to increase soil fertility
and crop yields etc. Currently there is … Read more

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