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Which branch of biology studies the morphology, ecology, genetics and biochemistry of bacteria?
Which branch of biology studies the morphology, ecology, genetics and biochemistry of bacteria?
- Bacteriology (correct)
- Mycology
- Virology
- Parasitology
What does bacteriology involve?
What does bacteriology involve?
- Identification of bacterial species (correct)
- Classification of fungi
- Study of viruses
- Characterization of protozoa
What did bacteriology evolve from?
What did bacteriology evolve from?
- The advances in pathogenic bacteriology
- The need to apply the germ theory to hospitals (correct)
- The concern of disease spreading in the 19th century
- The study of viruses
What other microorganisms are often studied in bacteriology?
What other microorganisms are often studied in bacteriology?
How is bacteriology classified?
How is bacteriology classified?
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What is Bacteriology?
What is Bacteriology?
The branch of biology that studies the morphology, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry of bacteria.
What does bacteriology involve?
What does bacteriology involve?
The identification of different species of bacteria.
What did bacteriology evolve from?
What did bacteriology evolve from?
The need to validate and apply germ theory in hospital settings.
What other microorganisms are often studied in bacteriology?
What other microorganisms are often studied in bacteriology?
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How is bacteriology classified?
How is bacteriology classified?
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Bacteriology
- Bacteriology is the branch of biology that studies the morphology, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry of bacteria.
- Bacteriology involves the study of the structure, function, and behavior of bacteria, as well as their interactions with the environment and other organisms.
- Bacteriology evolved from microbiology, which is the study of all microorganisms, including viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
- In addition to bacteria, bacteriology often involves the study of other microorganisms, such as archaea, which are single-celled microorganisms that are prokaryotic, like bacteria, but have distinct metabolic and genetic characteristics.
- Bacteriology is typically classified into several subfields, including:
- Medical bacteriology, which focuses on the role of bacteria in human disease and the development of treatments and vaccines.
- Environmental bacteriology, which explores the role of bacteria in ecosystems and their impact on the environment.
- Industrial bacteriology, which applies bacterial metabolism and genetics to industrial processes, such as biofuel production and bioremediation.
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