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Symbiotic Relationship between Organisms | Microbiology

The following points highlight the seven main types of symbiotic relationship that exists between organisms. The types are: 1. Mutualism 2. Parasitism 3. Amensalism 4. Competition 5. Predation 6. Proto-Cooperation 7. Commensalism.     1. Mutualism: Mutualism describes a relationship in which both associated partners derive some benefit, often a vital one, from their living together. Table 33.1 is an [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:08:42+00:00September 16, 2016|Microbial Associations|Comments Off on Symbiotic Relationship between Organisms | Microbiology

Top 4 Microorganisms used for SCP Production

The following points highlight the top four microorganisms used for SCP production. The microorganisms are: 1. Algae 2. Filamentous Fungi 3. Yeasts 4. Bacteria. Microorganism # 1. Algae: Members of the genera Chlorella, Scenedesmus and Spirulina are generally grown in ponds/tanks. They use CO2 and sunlight as substrate which are without any cost. Generally, the limiting factor in their large [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:08:27+00:00September 16, 2016|Microbiology|Comments Off on Top 4 Microorganisms used for SCP Production

Classification of Cheese: 3 Categories | Microbiology

The following points highlight the three categories of cheese. The categories are: 1. Lactic Acid/Rennin Based Cheese 2. Fat Content Based Cheese 3. Physical State of Structure Based Cheese. Category # 1. Lactic Acid/Rennin Based Cheese: Cheese are divided into two large groups depending upon whether the curd is formed by the action of lactic acid or it is developed [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:08:06+00:00September 16, 2016|Microbiology|Comments Off on Classification of Cheese: 3 Categories | Microbiology
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