Microbiology Homework

1)  Choose one of the related areas of microbiology that you are interested in:

• Food Microbiology
• Water Microbiology
• Industrial Microbiology
• Agricultural Microbiology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Bioremediation
• Marine Microbiology
• Astrobiology

2)  Now choose any microorganism with positive beneficial activity in this area and research it using credible academic sources.

Please discuss which microorganism you chose, what type of creature is it (virus, bacteria, etc.), where is it commonly found, what it consumes, what its positive role is in the particular microbiology field, and any other interesting information you find on your organism.

Must be at least 300-400 words. Paraphrasing from your sources (DO NOT QUOTE SOURCES!) No plagiarism! 

Due: 6/5/2016 by 6:00pm Central Time USA.