Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The fact that bacteria are conscious.

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Consciousness is the ability to respond to any external stimulus. The living organisms are able to sense their environment and respond accordingly. Bacteria are the microscopic organisms present everywhere in the surroundings. Some are beneficial to humankind, while some are disease-causing pathogens.

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