Read the following chapters in the microbiology etext

Question

Part I

Read the following chapters in the Microbiology etext available at https://www.boundless.com/microbiology/textbooks/boundless-microbiology-textbook/

Chapter 1: Introduction to Microbiology

• Section 1:  Introduction to Microbiology
• Section 2: Microbes and the World
• Section 3:  The Science of Microbiology

1. Describe Koch's Postulates and briefly summarize his contributions to the field of Microbiology.

Part II 

Read the following chapters in the Microbiology etext available at https://www.boundless.com/microbiology/textbooks/boundless-microbiology-textbook/

Chapter 4:  Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukaryote Cell Structure

• Section 1:  Overview of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
• Section 4:  Cell Walls of Prokaryotes

Choose a resident microbe from the article The Nature of Bacterial Host-Parasite Relationships in Humans.

1. Describe the symbiotic role of your chosen microbe within our microbiome.
2. Do a little independent research to determine whether this microbe can become pathogenic. If so, describe the conditions under which this microbe assumes this opportunistic role. Be sure to cite articles used in your research and include a references section.