Microbiology

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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probiotic

Biology; Microbiology

(1) The oral administration of either living microorganisms or substances to promote the health and growth of an animal or human. (2) A living organism that may provide health benefits beyond its ...

SOS repair

Biology; Microbiology

A complex, inducible repair process that is used to repair DNA when extensive damage has occurred.

recombination repair

Biology; Microbiology

A DNA repair process that repairs damaged DNA when there is no remaining template; a piece of DNA from a sister molecule is used.

taxon

Biology; Microbiology

A group into which related organisms are classified.

coenzyme

Biology; Microbiology

A loosely bound cofactor that often dissociates from the enzyme active site after product has been formed.

hydrogenosome

Biology; Microbiology

A microbodylike organelle that contains a unique electron transfer pathway in which hydrogenase transfers electrons to protons (which act as the terminal electron acceptors) and molecular hydrogen is ...

opportunistic microorganism

Biology; Microbiology

A microorganism that is usually free-living or a part of the host's normal microbiota, but which may become pathogenic under certain circumstances, such as when the immune system is compromised.