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Praised for its exceptionally clear presentation of complex topics, this #1-selling text for microbiology non-majors provides a careful balance of concepts and applications, and proven art that teaches. The Twelfth Edition of Tortora, Funke, and Case’s Microbiology: An Introduction focuses on big picture concepts and themes in microbiology, encouraging students to visualize and synthesize tough topics such as microbial metabolism, immunology, and microbial genetics. The text and accompanying resources also help students make connections between microbiology theory and disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.Features:1. An appropriate balance between microbiological fundamentals and applications, and between medical applications and other applied areas of microbiology—Basic microbiological principles are given greater emphasis, and health-related applications are featured.2. Straightforward presentation of complex topics—Each section of the text is written with the student in mind.3. Clear, accurate, and pedagogically effective illustrations and photos—Step-by-step diagrams that closely coordinate with narrative descriptions aid student comprehension of concepts.Table of Contents:Part One: Fundamentals of MicrobiologyCh 1: The Microbial World and YouCh 2: Chemical PrinciplesCh 3: Observing Microorganisms through a MicroscopeCh 4: Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic CellsCh 5: Microbial MetabolismCh 6: Microbial GrowthCh 7: The Control of Microbial GrowthCh 8: Microbial GeneticsCh 9: Biotechnology and DNA TechnologyPart Two: A Survey of the Microbial WorldCh 10: Classification of MicroorganismsCh 11: The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and ArchaeaCh 12: The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and HelminthsCh 13: Viruses, Viroids, and Prions