Microbial Physiology and Metabolism

This new textbook offers an introduction to microbial physiology for students with a background in microbiology, physiology and biochemistry. The text provides topical coverage of all the basic principles of this often complex area of microbiology and is flexible enough to adapt to any microbial physiology course. FEATURES: Integrates a broad range of organisms throughout the text as examples to explain metabolic/physiological concepts; Focuses on the physiological concepts of metabolism and fermentation to help students gain a true understanding of cell function; An experimental viewpoint is used in discussing topics to provide students with a practical application of the subject which clarifies the understanding of physiological and metabolic concepts.