BIOS 242 – Week 3: Metabolism and Factors Affecting Microbial Growth (Chamberlain University Module Overview)
This module introduces students to microbial metabolism and the environmental factors that influence microbial growth. Students explore how microorganisms obtain energy, including catabolic and anabolic pathways, enzyme function, ATP production, and the differences between aerobic, anaerobic, and fermentation processes. The module also examines key factors that impact microbial growth—such as temperature, pH, oxygen levels, moisture, nutrient availability, and osmotic pressure—along with how these conditions determine microbial survival, reproduction, and adaptation. This foundational knowledge supports later topics in infection control, microbial genetics, and antimicrobial strategies.
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- bios 242
- microbial metabolism
- microbial growth
- factors affecting growth
- catabolism and anabolism
- enzymes
- atp production
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aerobic and anaerobic production