What is Bacteriology _ It’s Meaning and Definition The study of bacteria
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Bacteriology is the branch of microbiology that deals specifically with the study of bacteria, including their structure, function, classification, ecology, and role in disease.
Bacteriology is the scientific study of bacteria – their characteristics, behavior, and impact on humans, animals, plants, and the environment.
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Types of Bacteria:
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Gram-positive vs. Gram-negative
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Aerobic vs. Anaerobic
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Bacterial Diseases:
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Tuberculosis, Cholera, Typhoid, etc.
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Useful Bacteria:
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In probiotics, nitrogen fixation, fermentation
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Bacterial Structure and Genetics:
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Cell wall, DNA, plasmids, flagella
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| Field | Use of Bacteriology |
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| Medicine | Understanding infections & antibiotics |
| Agriculture | Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in soil |
| Food Industry | Fermentation in yogurt, cheese, vinegar |
| Biotechnology | Genetic engineering using bacteria |
बैक्टीरियोलॉजी (Bacteriology) का अर्थ है:
“बैक्टीरिया का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन। इसमें यह जाना जाता है कि बैक्टीरिया क्या होते हैं, वे कैसे कार्य करते हैं, कौन-कौन सी बीमारियाँ फैलाते हैं, और कैसे लाभकारी भी हो सकते हैं।”
| Term | Meaning |
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| Bacteriology | Study of bacteria – their types, functions, and roles in health, disease, and the environment. |
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