Overview of microbiology
Microbiology is the study of small living
Organisms.
“micro” means “small”
Ln the case of microbiology, we study
Organisms that are too small to see
Without a microscope.
Microbiology is concerned with many
Types of microorganisms. Some of these
Are:
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Algae
4. Protozoa
5. Viruses
All living things have metabolism. They
Consume materials for energy and
Reproduction. They all have enzymes.
They all have genetic material (DNA and RNA) that enable them to reproduce.
All microorganisms exist in a habitat, a
Place that supports their life.
The study of microorganisms and their
Habitats is called Microbial Ecology.