Upon completion of this topic, students will be able to discuss specific metabolic processes in bacteria, including aerobic and anaerobic respiration, fermentation process. They will also be able to understand the structure of DNA and gene expression in bacteria.
Objectives:
- Describe the central metabolic pathways in the microbial world.
- Describe the structure, function, and replication of DNA.
- Trace the flow of genetic information from DNA to protein, and discuss the levels of control possible throughout the process.
- Examine the mechanism of genetic changes in microorganisms.