Bacteriology
Bacteriology
Bacteriology (pronunciation: /bækˌtɪəriˈɒlədʒi/) is a branch of Microbiology that studies bacteria. This subdivision of microbiology involves the identification, classification, and characterization of bacterial species.
Etymology
The term "Bacteriology" comes from the Greek words baktērion meaning "small staff" and -logia meaning "study of".
History
Bacteriology has its roots in the 19th century with scientists like Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur, who made significant contributions to the field by developing methods for growing bacteria.
Classification
Bacteriology classifies bacteria based on a variety of factors, including shape, gram-staining, genetic makeup, and metabolic activities. The three main shapes are cocci, bacilli, and spirilla.
Importance
Bacteriology is important in the field of medicine, agriculture, pharmaceutical industry, and biotechnology. It helps in understanding the bacteria that cause diseases, their mode of action, and ways to combat them.
Related Terms
- Microbiology
- Bacteria
- Gram Stain
- Coccus
- Bacillus
- Spirillum
- Medicine
- Agriculture
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Biotechnology
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bacteriology
- Wikipedia's article - Bacteriology
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