Bacteriology: Test Your Understanding
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Why are bacteria ecologically important?
How do bacterial cells differ from plant and animal cells?
What was the significance of the discoveries by Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur in the late 1800s?
What are some common products that rely on bacteria?
Critical Thinking: What does "physiological diversity" mean in the context of bacteria? Provide examples in
your answer.