Bacteria in biology, biotechnology, and medicine

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Bacteria in biology, biotechnology, and medicine

Paul Singleton

John Wiley, 1999

5th ed

  • : hbk
  • : pbk

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Volume

: hbk ISBN 9780471988779

Description

The 5th edition of this very popular introductory textbook covers the key areas of bacteriology, including morphology, multiplication, metabolism, genetics, bacteriophages, classification, and the basic practical procedures used by bacteriologists. Incorporating the many recent advances in all aspects of bacteriology which have arisen since the 4th edition was published, it keeps readers up-to-date with current progress. Features increased coverage of the basic biology of the bacteria cell; RNA (its different forms and functions); recombinant DNA techniques; and adhesins Presents a wealth of new material including sections on transposon mutagenesis, bioremediation; VNC (viable but non-cultivable) bacteria; flocculation in the activated sludge process; and chlorohexidine (antiseptic)

Table of Contents

The Bacteria: An Introduction. The Bacterial Cell. Growth and Reproduction. Differentiation. Metabolism I: Energy. Metabolism II: Carbon. Molecular Biology I: Genes and Gene Expression. Molecular Biology II: Changing the Message. Bacteriophages. Bacteria in the Living World. Bacteria in Medicine. Applied Bacteriology I. Food. Applied Bacteriology II: Miscellaneous Aspects. Some Practical Bacteriology. Man Against Bacteria. The Identification and Classification of Bacteria. Appendix. Index.
Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780471988809

Description

The 5th edition of this very popular introductory textbook covers the key areas of bacteriology, including morphology, multiplication, metabolism, genetics, bacteriophages, classification, and the basic practical procedures used by bacteriologists. Incorporating the many recent advances in all aspects of bacteriology which have arisen since the 4th edition was published, it keeps readers up-to-date with current progress. Features increased coverage of the basic biology of the bacteria cell; RNA (its different forms and functions); recombinant DNA techniques; and adhesins Presents a wealth of new material including sections on transposon mutagenesis, bioremediation; VNC (viable but non-cultivable) bacteria; flocculation in the activated sludge process; and chlorohexidine (antiseptic)

Table of Contents

The Bacteria: An Introduction. The Bacterial Cell. Growth and Reproduction. Differentiation. Metabolism I: Energy. Metabolism II: Carbon. Molecular Biology I: Genes and Gene Expression. Molecular Biology II: Changing the Message. Bacteriophages. Bacteria in the Living World. Bacteria in Medicine. Applied Bacteriology I. Food. Applied Bacteriology II: Miscellaneous Aspects. Some Practical Bacteriology. Man Against Bacteria. The Identification and Classification of Bacteria. Appendix. Index.

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