Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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The contribution of microbes to human health and the environment.
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Throughout history, microbes have been in a partnership with humankind. Some microorganisms contribute to human welfare and prove to be extremely beneficial. Microbes are microscopic organisms present everywhere in the surrounding. These are the simplest organisms but comprise the most complex structures.
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