A microbiology text as dynamic as the field it represents

Striking a perfect balance, the Fifth Edition helps instructors convey exciting research in this rapidly evolving field while also motivating students to learn the fundamentals amid an overwhelming amount of information. Engaging examples, abundant eye-catching figures, updated genetics and genomics content by new coauthor Erik Zinser, an updated Smartwork5 course, and new active learning resources provide flexible options for high-quality assessment in and outside of class.

PART 1: THE MICROBIAL CELL

Chapter 1. Microbial Life: Origin and Discovery

Chapter 2. Observing the Microbial Cell

Chapter 3. Cell Structure and Function

Chapter 4. Bacterial Culture, Growth, and Development

Chapter 5. Environmental Influences and Control of Microbial Growth

Chapter 6. Viruses

PART 2: GENES AND GENOMES

Chapter 7. Genomes and Chromosomes

Chapter 8. Transcription, Translation, and Protein Processing

Chapter 9. Genetic Change and Genome Evolution

Chapter 10. Molecular Regulation

Chapter 11. Viral Molecular Biology

Chapter 12. Biotechniques and Synthetic Biology

PART 3: METABOLISM AND BIOCHEMISTRY

Chapter 13. Energetics and Catabolism

Chapter 14. Electron Flow in Organotrophy, Lithotrophy, and Phototrophy

Chapter 15. Biosynthesis

Chapter 16. Food and Industrial Microbiology

PART 4: MICROBIAL DIVERSITIY AND ECOLOGY

Chapter 17. Origins and Evolution

Chapter 18. Bacterial Diversity

Chapter 19. Archaeal Diversity

Chapter 20. Eukaryotic Diversity

Chapter 21. Microbial Ecology

Chapter 22. Element Cycles and Environmental Microbiology

PART 5: MEDICINE AND IMMUNOLOGY

Chapter 23. The Human Microbiome and Innate Immunity

Chapter 24. The Adaptive Immune Response

Chapter 25. Pathogenesis

Chapter 26. Microbial Diseases

Chapter 27. Antimicrobial Therapy and Discovery

Chapter 28. Clinical Microbiology and Epidemiology

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