What is microbiology and why is it important? First we need to know that microbiology is the study of microorganisms and how they work. Microbiology is about how microorganisms impact the environment, agriculture, medicine, where they live and how they arose and why. There are two main themes that microbiology center around. They are understanding microorganism’s nature and how they work and applying that understanding to benefit mankind and Earth.
Studying microorganisms showed us that cells have a lot in common and helped microbiologists understand the fundamental processes of life. This explains microbiology as a basic biological science. Microbiology as an applied biological science is integral to many aspects of human life. Microorganisms are active in agriculture, human and veterinary medicine, biofuels, and so many more. Microorganisms are the most diverse and abundant form of life on the planet, even though they are the smallest, and predate humans by billions of years. Without microbial activity human and plant life would not be possible. It was cyanobacteria, a microorganism, that started producing oxygen as waste and made earth habitable for more complex organisms. Microorganisms are also responsible for recycling and degrading material needed for human survival.
So, what is microbiology and why is it important? Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and how they effect humans and the environment It also studies how they work, where they live, and how they function. It’s important because it effects humans and the earth in so many ways. Microorganisms are integral in veterinary and human medicine, agriculture, the status of the environment, and human and animal life as we know it. Without microorganisms there would be no animal or plant life, so be grateful for the little guys!