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Microbiology
Definition noun The branch of science that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other living... Read More
Biology: Concepts & Connections with Student CD-ROM (5th Edition)
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Anthropophilia
Definition noun (parasitology) The preference of a parasite for human than other animals as host Supplement In parasitology,... Read More
Gram staining
Definition noun A staining method performed to determine whether a bacterial species is gram-positive (i.e. violet stain) or... Read More
Cell morphology
The basic essence for any living organism is its structural framework which includes appearance, form, and the... Read More
Aerobic bacteria
Aerobic Bacteria Definition What does aerobic mean in biology? As the name suggests, 'aerobe' in biology means organisms... Read More
Aerotolerant
Aerotolerant Definition The term "aerotolerant" pertains to an organism that does not require oxygen for growth but can... Read More
Asexual reproduction
Asexual Reproduction Definition What is asexual reproduction? Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that does not... Read More
Minimum temperature
minimum temperature In bacteriology, denoting a temperature below which growth will not take... Read More
The consequences of antibiotic use in horticulture
Leading articles Frederick R. Falkiner* Department of Clinical Microbiology, Trinity College, Dublin; Central Pathology... Read More
Maximum temperature
maximum temperature In bacteriology, denoting a temperature above which growth will not take... Read More
Anthropophilic
Definition adjective (parasitology) Preferring or seeking a human host over another animal Supplement The term... Read More
Obligate aerobe
Before we define obligate aerobes, let us first understand and define aerobic organisms. Aerobic organisms are those that... Read More
Doderleins bacillus
Doderlein's bacillus is a large, Gram-positive bacterium found in vaginal secretions. It is named after the German... Read More
Chromosome
Chromosomes Definition Chromosomes are thread-like structures present in the nucleus of plant and animal cells. Chromosomes... Read More
Biological Viruses
The prime directive of all organisms is to reproduce and survive and this also applies to viruses. Apparently, viruses are... Read More