World of Microbes

State Council of Educational Research and Training, Tamil Nadu (2020) World of Microbes. [Teaching/Learning Resource]

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Abstract

Microbiology (greek words: mikros -small, bios- life bearing, logy- study), is a branch of biology that deals with living organisms of microscopic size, which include bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses. Microbes are found in habitats like terrestrial, aquatic, atmospheric or in living hosts. Some of them survive in extreme environments like hot springs, ice sheets, water bodies with high salt content and low oxygen, and in arid places with limited water availability. Some of the microorganisms are beneficial to us and they are used in the preparation of curd, bread, cheese, alcohol, vaccines and vitamins, while some others are harmful causing diseases to plants and animals including human being. This lesson will explore the beneficial and harmful effects of microbes in relation to welfare of human kind.

Item Type: Teaching/Learning Resource
Program: A publication under Free Textbook Programme of Government of Tamil Nadu
Learning outcomes: After completing this lesson, students will be able to � identify different groups of bacteria based on their shape and structure. � categorize types of viruses. � know the role of microbes in agriculture, food industries and medicine. � gain knowledge on modes of infection and disease transmission. � describe the spectrum of diseases on the basis of the causative agents. � know disease control and preventive measures.
Access: Open
Uncontrolled Keywords: Microbiology
Subjects: Science General
Curriculam Level: 4. Junior Secondary
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Depositing User: COL Staff
Date Deposited: 11 Apr 2021 09:26
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2021 00:51
URI: https://nru.oer4pacific.org/id/eprint/247

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