Microorganisms and Principles of Biology
Microorganisms help understanding the various principles of biology as they consist of many characteristics which make them ideal for the investigation of important biological phenomena. The microbial metabolism follows almost the same patterns that occur in higher groups of organism.
We can study the metabolic patterns of microorganisms and other life processes at different stages of their growth and reproduction very easily in comparison to higher organisms. It is because of the fact that the microorganisms require less space and can be conveniently grown in test-tubes or flasks; they grow rapidly and reproduce at an unusually high rate (e.g., certain bacteria reproduce within 20 minutes).
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