Microbiology

4. target specific bacterial processes but do not affect viruses.
5. involves the body's defense mechanisms against infectious agents.
8. allows the study of microbial genomes to understand their functions and evolution.
9. include bacteria and archaea, which lack a true nucleus.
10. require a host cell to replicate and are not considered living organisms.
12. are classified based on shape, Gram staining, and metabolic activity.
13. are communities of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces, often resistant to antibiotics.
15. produced by microorganisms are used in industrial processes.

1. have membrane-bound organelles and include fungi, protozoa, and algae.
2. are essential decomposers in the environment, breaking down organic matter.
3. stimulates the immune system to provide protection against specific pathogens.
6. refers to the collection of microorganisms living in and on the human body.
7. play crucial roles in ecosystems by recycling nutrients.
11. can cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants.
14. eliminates all forms of microbial life, including spores.