Prescott's Microbiology
by Joanne Willey, Kathleen Sandman, Dorothy Wood
12th Edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781264088393 |
| eText ISBN | 9781265238629 |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Higher Education |
| Publishing Year | 2022 |
| Edition | 12th Edition |
| Language | English |
Prescott's Microbiology, 12th Edition offers an in-depth examination of microscopic organisms designed for college and university students. Written by Joanne Willey, Kathleen Sandman, and Dorothy Wood, this textbook establishes core principles across cellular biology, physiology, and microbial diversity. The material guides learners through the fundamental properties that define microscopic life and its broad scientific scope.
The thematic coverage includes eukaryotic cells, viruses, and broad ecological systems. The text addresses microbial ecology across multiple scales, ranging from large-scale issues like global climate change to intimate biological settings such as the human microbiome. By linking structural analysis with environmental systems, the narrative outlines how microorganisms shape terrestrial, aquatic, and host environments.
After establishing this foundational scope, the text introduces evolution as a unifying framework to integrate modern scientific discoveries across chapters. Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education, the volume provides tailored support for microbiology instructors teaching both dedicated microbiology majors and mixed majors in university settings.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Evolution of Microorganisms and Microbiology
Chapter 2: Microscopy
Chapter 3: Bacterial Cell Structure
Chapter 4: Archaeal Cell Structure
Chapter 5: Eukaryotic Cell Structure
Chapter 6: Viruses and Other Acellular Infectious Agents
Chapter 7: Bacterial and Archaeal Growth
Chapter 8: Control of Microorganisms in the Environment
Chapter 9: Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Chapter 10: Introduction to Metabolism
Chapter 11: Catabolism: Energy Release and Conservation
Chapter 12: Anabolism: The Use of Energy in Biosynthesis
Chapter 13: Bacterial Genome Replication and Expression
Chapter 14: Regulation of Cellular Processes
Chapter 15: Eukaryotic and Archaeal Genome Replication and Expression
Chapter 16: Mechanisms of Genetic Variation
Chapter 17: Microbial DNA Technologies
Chapter 18: Microbial Genomics
Chapter 19: Archaea
Chapter 20: Nonproteobacterial Gram-Negative Bacteria
Chapter 21: Proteobacteria
Chapter 22: Gram-Positive Bacteria
Chapter 23: Protists
Chapter 24: Fungi
Chapter 25: Viruses
Chapter 26: Exploring Microbes in Ecosystems
Chapter 27: Microbial Interactions
Chapter 28: Biogeochemical Cycling and Global Climate Change
Chapter 29: Microorganisms in Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
Chapter 30: Microorganisms in Terrestrial Ecosystems
Chapter 31: Innate Host Resistance
Chapter 32: Adaptive Immunity
Chapter 33: The Microbe-Human Ecosystem
Chapter 34: Infection and Pathogenicity
Chapter 35: Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology
Chapter 36: Clinical Microbiology and Immunology
Chapter 37: Human Diseases Caused by Viruses and Prions
Chapter 38: Human Diseases Caused by Bacteria
Chapter 39: Human Diseases Caused by Fungi and Protists
Chapter 40: Microbiology of Food
Chapter 41: Biotechnology and Industrial Microbiology
Chapter 42: Applied Environmental Microbiology
Chapter Appendix 1: A Review of the Chemistry of Biological Molecules
Chapter Appendix 2: Common Metabolic Pathways
Chapter Appendix 3: Microorganism Pronunciation Guide
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