Branches of Microbiology: Bacteriology, Parasitology, Protozoology, Phycology (algae), Mycology, Immunology
Distinguishes between 6 types of microorganisms:
Protozoa
Fungi
Algae
Viruses
Bacteria
Archaea
-Single-celled
-Eukaryotes
-Lack cell wall
-Classified by motion type (flagella, pseudopod, cilia)
-No movement in adult form
-Help digest cellulose
-Few are pathogenic
-Eukaryotes
-Chitin in cell wall
-Decompose organic matter
-Yeasts (unicellular) & molds (hyphae)
-Affects 1/5…
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