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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balanced growth

Biology; Microbiology

Microbial growth in which all cellular constituents are synthesized at constant rates relative to each other.

benthic

Biology; Microbiology

Pertaining to the bottom of the sea or another body of water.

acquired immunity

Biology; Microbiology

Refers to the type of specific immunity that develops after exposure to a suitable antigen or is produced after antibodies are transferred from one individual to another.