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Microbiology

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 Biology

Author: OpenStax
Publisher: LibreTexts
Source: LibreTexts
License: CC BY
Language: EN
Category: Basic Sciences

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Contents· 179 sections

01: An Invisible World
1.01: What Our Ancestors Knew
1.02: A Systematic Approach
1.03: Types of Microorganisms
1.4: An Invisible World (Exercises)
02: How We See the Invisible World
2.01: The Properties of Light
2.02: Peering into the Invisible World
2.03: Instruments of Microscopy
2.04: Staining Microscopic Specimens
2.5: How We See the Invisible World (Exercises)
03: The Cell
3.01: Spontaneous Generation
3.02: Foundations of Modern Cell Theory
3.03: Unique Characteristics of Prokaryotic Cells
3.4: Unique Characteristics of Eukaryotic Cells
3.5: The Cell (Exercises)
04: Prokaryotic Diversity
4.01: Prokaryote Habitats Relationships and Microbiomes
4.02: Proteobacteria
4.03: Nonproteobacteria Gram-negative Bacteria and Phototrophic Bacteria
4.04: Gram-positive Bacteria
4.05: Deeply Branching Bacteria
4.06: Archaea
4.7: Prokaryotic Diversity (Exercises)
05: The Eukaryotes of Microbiology
5.01: Unicellular Eukaryotic Microorganisms
5.02: Parasitic Helminths
5.03: Fungi
5.04: Algae
5.05: Lichens
5.6: The Eukaryotes of Microbiology (Exercises)
06: Acellular Pathogens
6.01: Viruses
6.02: The Viral Life Cycle
6.03: Isolation Culture and Identification of Viruses
6.04: Viroids Virusoids and Prions
6.5: Acellular Pathogens (Exercises)
07: Microbial Biochemistry
7.01: Organic Molecules
7.02: Carbohydrates
7.03: Lipids
7.04: Proteins
7.05: Using Biochemistry to Identify Microorganisms
7.6: Microbial Biochemistry (Exercises)
08: Microbial Metabolism
8.01: Energy Matter and Enzymes
8.02: Catabolism of Carbohydrates
8.03: Cellular Respiration
8.04: Fermentation
8.05: Catabolism of Lipids and Proteins
8.06: Photosynthesis and the Importance of Light
8.07: Biogeochemical Cycles
8.8: Microbial Metabolism (Exercises)
09: Microbial Growth
9.01: How Microbes Grow
9.02: Oxygen Requirements for Microbial Growth
9.03: The Effects of pH on Microbial Growth
9.04: Temperature and Microbial Growth
9.05: Other Environmental Conditions that Affect Growth
9.06: Media Used for Bacterial Growth
9.7: Microbial Growth (Exercises)
10: Biochemistry of the Genome
10.01: Using Microbiology to Discover the Secrets of Life
10.02: Structure and Function of DNA
10.03: Structure and Function of RNA
10.04: The Structure and Function of Cellular Genomes
10.5: Biochemistry of the Genome (Exercises)
11: Mechanisms of Microbial Genetics
11.01: What Are Genes
11.02: DNA Replication
11.03: RNA Transcription
11.04: Protein Synthesis (Translation)
11.05: Mutations
11.06: How Asexual Prokaryotes Achieve Genetic Diversity
11.07: Gene Regulation - Operon Theory
11.8: Mechanisms of Microbial Genetics (Exercises)
12: Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics
12.01: Microbes and the Tools of Genetic Engineering
12.02: Visualizing and Characterizing DNA
12.03: Whole Genome Methods and Industrial Applications
12.04: Genetic Engineering - Risks Benefits and Perceptions
12.5: Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics (Exercises)
13: Control of Microbial Growth
13.01: Controlling Microbial Growth
13.02: Using Physical Methods to Control Microorganisms
13.03: Using Chemicals to Control Microorganisms
13.04: Testing the Effectiveness of Antiseptics and Disinfectants
13.05: Control of Microbial Growth (Exercises)
14: Antimicrobial Drugs
14.01: Discovering Antimicrobial Drugs
14.02: Antibacterial Drugs
14.03: Drugs Targeting Other Microorganisms
14.04: Clinical Considerations
14.05: Testing the Effectiveness of Antimicrobials
14.06: The Emergence of Drug Resistance
14.07: Current Strategies for Antimicrobial Discovery
14.8: Antimicrobial Drugs (Exercises)
15: Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
15.01: Characteristics of Infectious Diseases
15.02: How Pathogens Cause Disease
15.03: Virulence Factors
15.04: Aseptic Techniques
15.5: Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity (Exercises)
16: Disease and Epidemiology
16.01: The Language of Epidemiologists
16.02: Tracking Infectious Diseases
16.03: How Diseases Spread
16.04: Global Public Health
16.5: Disease and Epidemiology (Exercises)
17: Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses
17.01: Physical Defenses
17.02: Chemical Defenses
17.03: Cellular Defenses
17.04: Pathogen Recognition and Phagocytosis
17.05: Inflammation and Fever
17.6: Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses (Exercises)
18: Specific Adaptive Host Defenses
18.01: Architecture of the Immune System
18.02: Antigens Antigen Presenting Cells and Major Histocompatibility Complexes
18.03: T Lymphocytes
18.04: B Lymphocytes and Antibodies
18.05: Vaccines
18.6: Specific Adaptive Host Defenses (Exercises)
19: Diseases of the Immune System
19.01: Hypersensitivities
19.02: Autoimmune Disorders
19.03: Organ Transplantation and Rejection
19.04: Immunodeficiency
19.05: Cancer Immunobiology and Immunotherapy
19.6: Diseases of the Immune System (Exercises)
20: Laboratory Analysis of the Immune Response
20.01: Practical Applications of Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies
20.02: Detecting Antigen-Antibody Complexes in vitro
20.03: Agglutination Assays
20.04: Enzyme Immunoassays (EIA) and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA)
20.05: Fluorescent Auto-Antibody Techniques
20.6: Laboratory Analysis of the Immune Response (Exercises)
21: Skin and Eye Infections
21.01: Anatomy and Normal Microbiota of the Skin and Eyes
21.02: Bacterial Infections of the Skin and Eyes
21.03: Viral Infections of the Skin and Eyes
21.04: Mycoses of the Skin and Eyes
21.05: Protozoan and Helminthic Infections of the Eyes
21.6: Skin and Eye Infections (Exercises)
22: Respiratory System Infections
22.01: Anatomy and Normal Microbiota of the Respiratory Tract
22.02: Bacterial Infections of the Respiratory Tract
22.03: Viral Infections of the Respiratory Tract
22.04: Respiratory Mycoses
22.5: Respiratory System Infections (Exercises)
23: Urogenital System Infections
23.01: Anatomy and Normal Microbiota of the Urogenital Tract
23.02: Bacterial Infections of the Urinary System
23.03: Bacterial Infections of the Reproductive System
23.04: Viral Infections of the Reproductive System
23.05: Fungal Infections of the Reproductive System
23.06: Protozoan Infections of the Reproductive System
23.7: Urogenital System Infections (Exercises)
24: Digestive System Infections
24.01: Anatomy and Normal Microbiota of the Digestive System
24.02: Microbial Diseases of the Mouth and Oral Cavity
24.03: Bacterial Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract
24.04: Viral Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract
24.05: Protozoan Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract
24.06: Helminthic Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract
24.7: Digestive System Infections (Exercises)
25: Circulatory and Lymphatic System Infections
25.01: Anatomy of the Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems
25.02: Bacterial Infections of the Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems
25.03: Viral Infections of the Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems
25.04: Parasitic Infections of the Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems
25.5: Circulatory and Lymphatic System Infections (Exercises)
26: Nervous System Infections
26.01: Anatomy of the Nervous System
26.02: Bacterial Diseases of the Nervous System
26.03: Acellular Pathogenic Diseases of the Nervous System
26.04: Neuromycoses and Parasitic Diseases of the Nervous System
26.5: Nervous System Infections (Exercises)