Classification is the organization of organisms into different groups on the basis of either phenotypic similarity or evolutionary relationships. In the hierarchical nature of classification, a...
Category: General Microbiology
Bacteria are microscopic unicellular organisms found almost everywhere on the Earth. These are critical for ecosystems as they effortlessly recycle nitrogen, carbon, and sulfur. These can also cause...
Fungi are a group of eukaryotic spore-bearing fungi lacking chlorophyll. The fungi require organic compounds for nutrition. They are heterotrophic organisms that require organic compounds for food....
Viruses are submicroscopic particles made by complicated assemblies of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. These smallest infectious agents can infect a human, animal, plant, or...
Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria, whereas viruses cause viral infections. Whatever the etiological agent, an infection in a person typically has four stages: incubation period: a...
Hospital and laboratory waste management is becoming a significant problem in most countries of the world. Due to its infectious and toxic nature, the waste bears numerous health and safety hazards....