Book excerpt: Work more effectively and gauge your progress as you go along! This Student Study Guide that is designed to accompany Black’s Microbiology: Principles & Explorations, 6th Edition helps students to more closely examine important concepts through a variety of activities and exercises. The 26 chapters in this study guide parallel those of the textbook and include many activities, quizzes, and exercises for review and study. Jackie Black’s bestselling text – Microbiology: Principles & Explorations – brings microbiology to life with its special attention to lively applications and real-life connections. It covers such areas as microbial growth, multicellular parasites, control of microorganisms, host- microbe interactions, infectious diseases, and applied microbiology. The Sixth Edition is also updated to include new sections on bioterrorism, microbial genetics, and immunology, arming readers with the latest examples and information.