Microbial physiology / Albert G. Moat, John W. Foster, Michael P. Spector.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moat, Albert G.

Contributor:

Foster, John Watkins.

Spector, Michael P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microorganisms--Physiology.

Microorganisms.

Microbiology.

Medical Subjects:

Microbiology.

Physical Description:

xx, 715 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Wiley-Liss, [2002]

Summary:

The Fourth Edition of Microbial Physiology retains the logical, easy-to-follow organization of the previous editions. An introduction to cell structure and synthesis of cell components is provided, followed by detailed discussions of genetics, metabolism, growth, and regulation for anyone wishing to understand the mechanisms underlying cell survival and growth. This comprehensive reference approaches the subject from a modern molecular genetic perspective, incorporating new insights gained from various genome projects.

Contents:

Ch. 1. Introduction to microbial physiology

Ch. 2. Macromolecular synthesis and processing: DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis

Ch. 3. Bacterial genetics: DNA exchange, recombination, mutagenesis, and repair

Ch. 4. Microbial physiology in the genomic ERA: a revolutionary tale

Ch. 5. Regulation of prokaryotic gene expression

Ch. 6. Bacteriophage genetics

Ch. 7. Cell structure and function

Ch. 8. Central pathways of carbohydrate metabolism

Ch. 9. Energy production and metabolite transport

Ch. 10. Metabolism of substrates other than glucose

Ch. 11. Fermentation pathways

Ch. 12. Photosynthesis and inorganic metabolism

Ch. 13. Lipids and sterols

Ch. 14. Nitrogen metabolism

Ch. 15. Biosynthesis and metabolism of amino acids

Ch. 16. Purines and pyrimidines

Ch. 17. Bacterial cell division

Ch. 18. Microbial stress responses

Ch. 19. Bacterial differentiation

Ch. 20. Host-parasite interactions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0471394831

OCLC:

49760696