Microbiology

Cyanobacteria

Cyanobacteria initiated the oxygenation of Earth's atmosphere, leading to the evolution of multicellular eukaryotes.

Domains of Life

The three recognized domains of life are Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.

Pathogenic Microorganisms

Microorganisms that cause harm are called pathogens, and their ability to cause disease is termed pathogenicity.

Opportunistic Pathogen

An opportunistic pathogen causes disease in the absence of normal host resistance.

Nitrogen Fixation

The process by which certain bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia for plants to use as a nitrogen source.

Microbiome

Trillions of microorganisms living in and on our bodies, including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses, collectively known as the microbiome.

Symbiotic Microbiota

Microbes that coexist peacefully with the human body, providing benefits without causing harm.

Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA)

Produced by the fermentation of indigestible fibers by microbiota in the large intestine, SCFAs play a role in nutrition and health, including muscle function and disease prevention.

Fusarium

A genus of fungi causing diseases like Fusarium basal rot in onions, leading to significant economic losses in agriculture.

Probiotic Bacteria

Cultured microorganisms used in food processing, such as probiotic bacteria, which offer health benefits when consumed.