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Understanding The Meaning and Significance of Microbiology
Understanding The Meaning and Significance of Microbiology
Microbiology
Dr.Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms. These
include bacteria, fungi, algae protozoa and so forth. When one is studying
these organisms, they also need to study. their behaviour, evolution,
ecology, biochemistry and pathology of diseases that they cause.Sep 8,
Radhika Kapur
, when they were developed during the 17th century. The scientists made use of
modern and innovative methods in studying micro-organisms and their effects. The scientists
conducted experiments using micro-organisms and their effects in a positive as well as in a
negative manner. There are various branches of microbiology, which have been stated as
follows:
Parasitology – It is the study of parasites. Though not all parasites are considered as
micro-organisms. But most of them are. Protozoa and bacteria can be parasitic. The study of
bacterial parasites is usually categorised as part of bacteriology.
Protozoology – It is the study of protozoa. These are the single celled organisms like
amoebae.