Microbiology and Biochemistry

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Microbiology of the dairy animal. 3. Microbiology of milk products. 4. Water and pH. 5. Amino acids and peptides. 6. Enzymes. 7. Metabolism. 8. Biosynthesis of fatty acids. 9. Nucleic acid. 10. Metabolism of nucleotides. 11. Recombinant DNA. 12. RNA synthesis. 13. Protein synthesis and the genetic code. 14. Regulation of gene expression.

"The very broad stretch of Microbiology and Biochemistry has never been brought within single cover. A student being exposed for the first time to this interesting combination to be given an idea about it. All kinds of microorganisms from viruses to nematodes through bacteria, fungi and slime molds have been touched to create an impression about the diversity. Keeping in mind the importance of microorganism, a comparatively detail treatment of them have been made. The latest internationally acceptable taxonomic positions have also been given. Intricacies of the relationship have been included in the simplified manner. This present title includes discussion of the theoretical principles, practical details and application of the key experimental techniques that are routinely used a modern biochemistry and molecular biology, including those that have led to the emergence of the new disciplines of genomics and proteomics. On the whole students both in general and applied science may find interest in this book and will benefit having one at hand." (jacket)