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Introduction to microbiology and micology
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Introduction to microbiology, bacteria and viruses What are fungi?
They are eukaryotic and heterotrophic ( they rely on other organisms for food
Fungal structure;
Fungi grow as mycelia which is made up of small tubes of hyphae
Fungal cell walls are made of chitin
Fungi store their carbohydrates as glycogen
Fungi in the environment;
Play and essential role in nutrient recycling mainly as saprophytes, but also as
symbionts and parasites
Lichens;
Can be primary produces in harsh environments
Fungi in biotechnology;
Can be extremely important for the industrial process;
Beer/wine/whisky
Food/quorn/soy/ truffles
Products made from fungi can be used as a replacement for polystyrene foam, leather and building
material.
Aspergillus tubigensis breaks down;
Plastic
Biocontrol
Chemicals, citric acid
Enzymes
Forensic mycology
Fungi within the medico-legal context;
Fungi as causes of death from infection or ingestion
Mycotoxins and biowarfare and bioterrorism
Palynology and sick-building syndrome
Taphonomy-grave markers and time of death indicators
Bacteria
What are microorganisms?
Small, living organisms that can’t be seen without the aid of a microscope
Classification of living things
Cell structure Group of organisms Examples
Eukaryotic Animals Protozoa
Plants Microscopic algae
Fungi Microscopic forms
Prokaryotic Eubacterua Common pathogens and food
spoilage organism
Archaea Primitive bacteria, mainly from
extremes
Acellular Viruses Obligate intercellular parasites
of other cellular organism
Introduction to bacteria
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