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Meta-Genomics: Definition and Applications | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Meta-Genomics 2. Study of Meta-Genomics 3. Applications. Definition of Meta-Genomics: The meta-genomics refers to the collection of genes sequenced from the environmental samples. Due to advancement in molecular biology, meta-genomics is described as sequencing of genetic material from environment i.e. uncultured samples. Kevin Chen and Lior Pachter (U.S.A) defined meta-genomics [...]

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Classification of Microorganism | Microbiology

The following points highlight the three main system of classifications of microorganism. The system of classifications are: 1. Five-Kingdom System of Classifications 2. Eight Kingdom System of Classi­fication 3. Three Domain System of Classification. 1. Five-Kingdom System of Classifications: Later, prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms were distinguished on the basis of cell anatomy, and the concept of a bacterium as a [...]

By |2016-11-28T11:30:13+00:00November 28, 2016|Microorganisms|Comments Off on Classification of Microorganism | Microbiology
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Characteristics of Fungi | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about the characteristics of fungi. The fungi are cosmopolitan in distribution, some are aquatic, others are terrestrial and still others are air borne. Many are parasitic on plants, animals and human beings. The plant body typically consists of branched and filamentous hyphal form, a net like structures called as mycelium. The hyphae are aseptate [...]

By |2016-11-28T11:04:44+00:00November 28, 2016|Fungi|Comments Off on Characteristics of Fungi | Microbiology
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