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Microbiology
The study of microscopic organisms including unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), and acellular (lacking cells). Microbiology encompasses a number of sub-disciplines including virology, mycology, parasitology, and bacteriology.
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horizontal gene transfer
Biology; Microbiology
The process in which genes are transferred from one mature, independent organism to another.
generation time
Biology; Microbiology
The time required for a microbial population to double in number.
naturally acquired passive immunity
Biology; Microbiology
The type of temporary immunity that involves the transfer of antibodies from one individual to another.
envelope
Biology; Microbiology
1. All the structures outside the plasma membrane in bacterial cells. 2. In virology it is an outer membranous layer that surrounds the nucleocapsid in some viruses.
typhoid fever
Biology; Microbiology
A bacterial infection transmitted by contaminated food, water, milk, or shellfish. The causative organism is Salmonella typhi, which is present in human feces.
T-helper (TH) cell
Biology; Microbiology
A cell that is needed for T-cell-dependent antigens to be effectively presented to B cells. It also promotes cell-mediated immune responses.
nucleotide
Biology; Microbiology
A combination of ribose or deoxyribose with phosphate and a purine or pyrimidine base; a nucleoside plus one or more phosphates.
