This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... SECTION III--BACTERIA CHAPTER VIII THE GENERAL NATURE OF BACTERIA Our study of bacteria must be more extended than that which we have given to either molds or yeasts. While molds and yeasts are of significance in the household, the action of bacteria is much more fundamental and universal. Bacteria ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... SECTION III--BACTERIA CHAPTER VIII THE GENERAL NATURE OF BACTERIA Our study of bacteria must be more extended than that which we have given to either molds or yeasts. While molds and yeasts are of significance in the household, the action of bacteria is much more fundamental and universal. Bacteria are far smaller than yeasts or molds (Fig. 46). They are commonly unknown to the housewife even by name, and rarely does she understand that they have any relation to household economy, or concern her very closely. Few have ever seen them or been aware of their existence. Nevertheless they are so constantly at work upon all kinds of food products in the pantry, that the affairs of the household are in a state of more or less constant warfare against these invisible, unrecognized, and unknown foes. They are more serious enemies than molds or yeasts. Chiefly to their presence and activity is due the fact that the preservation:6f-foods, even for a few days, is frequently Fig. 46. Showing the comparative size of molds (a), yeast (i and c), and bacteria (d). difficult, while special devices are required to preserve food indefinitely. To the housewife bacteria are of little value and are foes, like the molds, rather than allies, like the yeasts. This does not mean that they have no utility. On the contrary, they are of the most fundamental importance in nature, and it is no exaggeration to say that the very continuation of life is dependent upon their activity. To the agriculturist they are absolutely essential. They are the dairyman's close allies, and they are indispensable friends of many industries. By their action are produced some of the articles for our tables (vinegar) and also the flavor of butter and cheese. However, these phenomena do not...
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