Scope of Micro
Scope of Micro
RASHIDA
Topics Covered
Scope of Microbiology
Importance of Microorganisms
Scope of Microbiology
Microbiology
study of organisms too small to be seen by
the naked eye.
Microbes or Microorganisms
commonly referred to as “germs”
include bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae,
protozoa and helminths.
Prions (“infectious proteins”) are recent
addition.
Specializations in Microbiology
Food Microbiology
use of microbes in the production of food products and drinks
Environmental Microbiology
study of the beneficial and harmful effects of microbes on the
environment
Importance of Microbiology
First bacteria
Photosynthesis and decomposition
Human use of microorganisms
Infectious diseases
Photosynthetic Microbes