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Microbiology Basics and Definitions

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, which are defined as any living organism that is either a single cell (unicellular), a cell cluster, or has no cells at all (acellular). This includes eukaryotes, such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes.

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History of Microbiology

The first person to report seeing microbes under the microscope was an Englishman, Robert Hooke. Working with a crude compound microscope he saw the cellular structure of plants around 1665. He also saw fungi which he drew.

Anton van Leeuwenhoek was a man born before his time. Although not the FIRST TO DISCOVER THE MICROSCOPE or to use a magnifying lens, he was the first to see and describe bacteria.

Divisions of Microbiology

There are many divisions in the Microbiology department. The details are provided for easy reference.

Bacteriology: The study of bacteria.

Mycology: The study of fungi.

Protozoology: The study of protozoa.

Phycology (or algology): The study of algae.

Parasitology: The study of parasites.

Immunology: The study of the immune system.

Virology: The study of viruses.

Nematology: The study of the nematodes

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