Microbial Physiology

Download or read book Microbial Physiology written by Albert G. Moat and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-03-31 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.