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ESE/Bi 166 - Microbial Physiology

ESE/Bi 166

Microbial Physiology

9 units (3-1-5)   |  first term
Prerequisites: one year of general biology recommended.

A course on growth and functions in the prokaryotic cell. Topics covered: growth, transport of small molecules, protein excretion, membrane bioenergetics, energy metabolism, motility, chemotaxis, global regulators, and metabolic integration.

Instructor: Leadbetter
Published Date: March 21, 2025