Write down the scope of microbiology. The scope of microbiology : Production of Antibiotics Antibiotics are compounds that can inhibit the growth or kill microorganisms. There are two main types of antibiotics: bacteriostatic, which inhibit the growth of bacteria, and bactericidal, which kill the bacteria. In 1929, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin from Penicillium notatum, which … Read more
The development of microbiology took place in three distinct historical eras :- DISCOVERY ERA In this era, microbial world was explored with the discovery of the microscope. The lens was first invented by Roger Bacone (1267) who developed the lens. Janes & Jansen (1590) developed a crude type of microscope by placing two lenses together … Read more
Microbiology Microbiology is a specialized branch of biology that deals with the study of organisms (particularly microscopic or submicroscopic) which are usually invisible to the naked eye (Greek, micro = small, bios = life, logos = study). Louis Pasteur (1822-95) introduced the term microbiology, who demonstrated that the fermentation process was due to the action … Read more
