What is microbiology?
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The question is asking for a definition or explanation of microbiology, which is the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their effects on humans, animals, plants, and the environment.
Answer
The study of microscopic organisms.
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
Answer for screen readers
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
More Information
Microbiology includes the study of bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, prions, protozoa, and algae. It has applications in health, industry, and the environment.
Tips
Avoid confusing microbiology with related fields like molecular biology or biochemistry.
Sources
- What is Microbiology? - microbiologysociety.org
- Microbiology | Department of Biological Sciences - biology.pitt.edu
- Microbiology | Definition, History, & Microorganisms - Britannica - britannica.com
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