microbiology |
The study of bacteria,
viruses, fungi, protozoa and algae, which are collectively called microorganisms or
microbes. |
| bioremediation |
The use of microbes to reduce or degrade pollutants or waste. |
| genetic engineering |
A field involving deliberate alteration of
the genomes of living organisms. |
| adaptability |
Capability of an organism to be modified under changing
environmental conditions. |
| sterilization |
Any process that completely removes or
kills all viable microorganisms. |
| aseptic techniques |
Techniques that prevent contamination by
unwanted organisms. |
| eucaryotic cells |
Cells containing a nucleus and other
organelles. |
| procaryotic cells |
Small, structurally simple bacterial cells |
| scientific method |
A general approach taken by scientists to
formulate and prove a hypothesis |
| spontaneous generation |
The hypothesis that new organisms can arise from nonliving
matter. |
| hypothesis |
A tentative explanation to account for what
has been observed or measured. |
