Microbiology Notes
Competition Definition Competition is a biological interaction between two or more organisms of the same or different species where the species compete with each other for different resources. Most of … Read more
Sulfur Cycle Definition The sulfur cycle is a biogeochemical cycle consisting of various processes that together enable the movement of sulfur through different reservoirs like the atmosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere. … Read more
Amensalism (Antagonism) Definition Amensalism is a type of negative ecological interaction where one of the species is harmed or destroyed while the other either benefits or remains unaffected. Amensalism is … Read more
Mutualism Definition A mutualism is a form of interaction between organisms of two or more species where all the species benefit from the interaction. The benefits from the interaction can … Read more
An autoclave is a machine that uses the physical method of sterilization that not only sterilizes the surface of the material but also the constituents present in it, thereby, killing … Read more
Biopesticides Definition Biopesticides can be defined as pesticides that are derived from plants, animals, microbes, or any other biologically available source. Pests or insects are directly involved with crop loss. … Read more
Carbon Cycle Definition The carbon cycle is a biogeochemical cycle where different forms of carbon compounds are cycled through the Earth’s various systems like the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. … Read more
The three-domain system was first introduced by Carl Woese in 1990 that is why its called Carl Woese’s Classification. This classification system also is known as the Six Kingdoms and … Read more
Commensalism Definition Commensalism is a type of ecological interaction between two or more species where one of the species is benefitted without either harming or benefitting the other. Commensalism is … Read more
Trophic level Definition Trophic level is the position within a food chain that is occupied by a group of organisms in an ecosystem. The classification of organisms into the different … Read more
