专业英语608a -有图.ppt

Microbial genetics and molecular biology focus on the nature of genetic information and how it regulates the development and function of cells and organisms. The use of microorganisms has been very helpful in understanding gene function. Microbial geneticists play an important role in applied microbiology by producing new microbial strains that are more efficient in synthesizing useful products. Genetic techniques are used to test substances for their ability to cause cancer. More recently the field of genetic engineering has arisen from work in microbial genetics and molecular biology and wi