Biology of the Prokaryotes

Designed as an upper-level textbook and a reference for researchers, this important book concentrates on central concepts of the bacterial lifestyle. Taking a refreshingly new approach, it present an integrated view of the prokaryotic cell as an organism and as a member of an interacting population. Beginning with a description of cellular structures, the text proceeds through metabolic pathways and metabolic reactions to the genes and regulatory mechanisms. At a higher level of complexity, a discussion of cell differentiation processes is followed by a description of the diversity of prokaryotes and their role in the biosphere. A closing section deals with man and microbes (ie, applied microbiology). <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>The first text to adopt an integrated view of the prokaryotic cell as an organism and as a member of a population.<br /> </li> <li>Vividly illustrates the diversity of the prokaryotic world – nearly all the metabolic diversity in living organisms is found in microbes.<br /> </li> <li>New developments in applied microbiology highlighted.<br /> </li> <li>Extensive linking between related topics allows easy navigation through the book. </li> <li>Essential definitions and conclusions highlighted.<br /> </li> <li>Supplementary information in boxes.</li> </ul>