Applied Science BTEC Nationals/Microbiological Techniques
Content
[edit | edit source]On completion of this unit a learner should:
- 1. Be able to identify the characteristic features and functions of akaryotes, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
- 2. Be able to use aseptic techniques to culture micro-organisms
- 3. Be able to determine the factors that influence the growth of micro-organisms
- 4. Know how to identify micro-organisms.
Resources
[edit | edit source]Edexcel recommend the following resources.
Textbooks
[edit | edit source]Adds J, Larkcom E and Miller R — Microorganisms and Biotechnology (Nelson Thornes Ltd, 1998) ISBN 0174482698
Taylor J — Microorganisms and Biotechnology (Bath Advanced Science Series) (Nelson Thornes Ltd, 2001) ISBN 0174482558
Tortora G J, Funke B R and Case C L — Microbiology: An Introduction (Benjamin Cummings, 2005) ISBN 0805377522
Journals
[edit | edit source]Biological Science Review
Microbiology Today
New Scientist
Websites
[edit | edit source]‘Cells Alive’ by Quill Graphics
Maricopa Online Biology textbook.
‘Molecular Expressions’ Virtual Microscopy