3 MICROBES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY MODULE Unit 1 A microscopic world Microbes the factory of everything Prokaryotes vs eukaryotes Bacteria and viruses Eukaryotic microorganisms Growth requirements for microbes Unit 2 What is biotechnology? Microbial biotechnology The dazzling colours of biotechnology Genetic engineering Microbes biotechnology precious helpers Unit 3 Applications of biotechnology Environmental biotechnology Bioremediation Agricultural biotechnology Biotechnology for medical purposes Industrial biotechnology