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This book is unique in the way microbiology is presented. As some of the simplest organisms, bacteria have a close connection to physics and chemistry. Throughout the book an appreciation of how these organisms solve their problems is given. They do so in a way that is adequate but less dependent on the evolution of very sophisticated biological tools that are so prominent in the biology of eukaryotic plants and animals. This simplicity is a consequence of the fact that the Domain of Bacteria separated from the evolutionary tree earlier than the other two Domains. Early parts of the book are devoted to evolutionary processes and mathematics for the study of bacteria growth. Also presented are the physics of osmotic pressure, surface tension, and relevant aspects of biochemistry. Since this book presents a novel approach to microbiology, it will be appropriate for all microbiologists and students. Even though it is written so that a prior knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and microbiology is not needed, it will be read, studied, and thought about by people with a more physical background.

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Author:   A.L. Koch
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2001
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.818kg
ISBN:  

9789048158447

ISBN 10:   9048158443
Pages:   470
Publication Date:   27 January 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Prologue: Thinking about Bacteria.- 1. From the First Cell to the Last Universal Ancestor (LUA).- 2. Contrasting the Cellular Abilities of Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes.- 3. Bacterial Growth.- 4. Synthesis of a Functional Bacterial Wall.- 5. Turgor Pressure of Bacterial Cells.- 6. The Surface Stress Theory: Non Vitalism in Action.- 7. The Mechanical Aspects of Cell.- 8. THE GRAM-POSITVE COCCUS: Enterococcus hirae.- 9. THE GRAM-POSITIVE ROD-SHAPED ORGHANISMS: Bacillus subtilis.- 10. THE GRAM NEGATIVE ROD; NEGATIVE ROD: Escherichia coli.- 11. Apical Growth of Streptomycetes and Fungi.- 12. Twisting and Rotation during the Growth of Gram-Positive Rods.- 13. The Structural and Physiological Roles of the Layers of the Gram-Negative Bacterial Envelope.- 14. Gliding Motility, Protonmotive Force, Motor, and Flagellar Rotation.- 15. Prokaryote Perspective.- 16. Wars over Bacterial Walls.

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