Define traditional microbiology:

The study of organisms that are too small to see with the naked eye.

Define expanded microbiology:

The study of organisms that can exist as a single cell. Contain nucleic acid genome. Replicates nucleic acid genome. Isolate and culture in artificial media.

5 reasons why we study microbiology:

1.Human Health 2.Helpful, not harmful 3.Effect on the environment 4.Understanding the world around us 5.Infectious disease

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Question	Answer
Define traditional microbiology:	The study of organisms that are too small to see with the naked eye.
Define expanded microbiology:	The study of organisms that can exist as a single cell. Contain nucleic acid genome. Replicates nucleic acid genome. Isolate and culture in artificial media.
5 reasons why we study microbiology:	1.Human Health 2.Helpful, not harmful 3.Effect on the environment 4.Understanding the world around us 5.Infectious disease