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    Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and their impact on human life. Microorganisms play important roles as disease agents that threaten developing countries, in agriculture through processes like silage production, and in food industries by enhancing flavors through fermentation or acting as preservatives. Microbes also have industrial uses in biotechnology and producing by-products like wine and beer. The document outlines key areas where microorganisms significantly impact human affairs.

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    Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and their impact on human life. Microorganisms play important roles as disease agents that threaten developing countries, in agriculture through processes like silage production, and in food industries by enhancing flavors through fermentation or acting as preservatives. Microbes also have industrial uses in biotechnology and producing by-products like wine and beer. The document outlines key areas where microorganisms significantly impact human affairs.

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    Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and their impact on human life. Microorganisms play important roles as disease agents that threaten developing countries, in agriculture through processes like silage production, and in food industries by enhancing flavors through fermentation or acting as preservatives. Microbes also have industrial uses in biotechnology and producing by-products like wine and beer. The document outlines key areas where microorganisms significantly impact human affairs.

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    1.an Overview of Microbiology

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    Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and their impact on human life. Microorganisms play important roles as disease agents that threaten developing countries, in agriculture through processes like silage production, and in food industries by enhancing flavors through fermentation or acting as preservatives. Microbes also have industrial uses in biotechnology and producing by-products like wine and beer. The document outlines key areas where microorganisms significantly impact human affairs.

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    An overview of microbiology

    What is microbiology all about?


    Why study microbiology?
    microorganism on human
    affairs.
    1. Microorganisms as disease agents:
    major threats to developing countries.
    2. Microorganisms and agriculture : eg
    silage production.
    3. Microorganisms in dairy products:
    fermentation to enhance flavour/alter
    the texture
    4. Microorganisms in food : preservative.
    5. Microorganisms as biological tools :
    biotechnology
    6. Industrial uses of microbial by-
    products: wine/ beer
    General features/differences
    between a prokaryotic cell and a
    eucaryotic cell.

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