The Biology of Mycoplasmas
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2012
E-ISBN: 9780323158398
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780126520507
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780126520507
Subject： Q939 microbial taxonomy system (microbiology)
Language： ENG
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Description
The Biology of Mycoplasmas discusses the origins, structure, significance, and dynamics of reproduction and growth of mycoplasmas. It also explains the relationship of mycoplasmas to bacteria and bacterial L-forms as well as to its chemical and physical environment.
The book compares mycoplasmas with other group of microorganisms. In this way, it explains the rationale of separating this group from other groups. Aside from describing the organism and its growth and relationships, the book also explains the pathogenicity and significance of mycoplasmas as cells. It also discusses the immunological response to this group of organisms.
This book will be invaluable to general biological scientist as well as to undergraduate and graduate students specializing in biology, microbiology, and other related sciences.
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