Microbiology

Introduction Fluid plasma and formed elements constitutes blood. Blood plasma is mainly fluid which consists of dissolved minerals and nutrients. It makes up 55% of the total blood volume. Formed elements makes up the remaining percentage of blood. 99% of formed elements are red blood cells (erythrocytes). Platelets and white blood cells (leukocytes) constitute the…

Introduction Biology is broad and therefore embraces various topics in life that concern living organisms. Micro biology for instance deals with the study of very small organisms that are able to reproduce and sustain their generations. This is where the study of prokaryotes comes into the scene. The contrasting organisms to prokaryotes are referred to…

Introduction Do you wonder why mold appears on a piece of bread after it was stored for a long time? The reason for this is fungi. Fungi are multi-cellular organisms, which have species up to 1.5 million species approximately. Fungi play important roles in the ecosystem. They decompose organic material and recycle nutrients, allowing other…