Microbial physiology

The Fourth Edition of Microbial Physiology retains the logical, easy-to-follow organization of the previous editions. An introduction to cell structure and synthesis of cell components is provided, followed by detailed discussions of genetics, metabolism, growth, and regulation for anyone wishing to...

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Main Authors: Moat, Albert G
Group Author: Foster, John Watkins; Spector, Michael P
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Edition: 4th ed.
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/0471223867
Summary: The Fourth Edition of Microbial Physiology retains the logical, easy-to-follow organization of the previous editions. An introduction to cell structure and synthesis of cell components is provided, followed by detailed discussions of genetics, metabolism, growth, and regulation for anyone wishing to understand the mechanisms underlying cell survival and growth. This comprehensive reference approaches the subject from a modern molecular genetic perspective, incorporating new insights gained from various genome projects.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xx, 714 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 0471461199
9780471461197
0471223867
9780471223863
Index Number: QR84
CLC: Q935
Contents: Ch. 1. Introduction to microbial physiology -- Ch. 2. Macromolecular synthesis and processing: DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis -- Ch. 3. Bacterial genetics: DNA exchange, recombination, mutagenesis, and repair -- Ch. 4. Microbial physiology in the genomic ERA: a revolutionary tale -- Ch. 5. Regulation of prokaryotic gene expression -- Ch. 6. Bacteriophage genetics -- Ch. 7. Cell structure and function -- Ch. 8. Central pathways of carbohydrate metabolism -- Ch. 9. Energy production and metabolite transport -- Ch. 10. Metabolism of substrates other than glucose -- Ch. 11. Fermentation pathway