Here is a list of some bacteria which causes diseases in man. Also learn about its prevention and control. 1. Salmonella Typhosa: Rods, 0.6 to 0.7 by 2 μ, occurring singly, in pairs, and occasionally in short chains. Motile by means of peritrichous flagella; sometimes non-motile. Gram-negative. Disease Produced – The cause of typhoid fever in man. An acute infectious [...]
Everything you need to know about the history of Microbiology. Some of the most frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. Which is the first book in the world to describe a fungus? Ans. The Rig-Veda is the first book in the world to describe the fungus mushroom in Sanskrit hymns in the form of similes by comparing the head [...]
Everything you need to know about microbial diversity. Some of the questions are as follows:- Q.1. What are protoctista? Ans. Lynn Margulis in 1985 placed algae and protozoa together and called the group protoctista instead of calling protista. Q.2. What is protista? Ans. A kingdom of organisms that lacks true tissue differentiation which include many algae and protozoa. Ernst Haeckel [...]