This Third Edition covers the basic principles of prokaryotic physiology, biochemistry, and cell behavior. It presents microbial metabolism in the context of the chemical and physical problems that cells must solve in order to grow. Written in a clear, straightforward manner, the book provides a modern perspective on the diversity of microorganisms, and an updated account of the major aspects prokaryotes, such as cell structure, metabolism, developmental biology, environmental adaptation, biofilm formation, and cellular signaling pathways. It is organized according to topic rather than by organism, therefore helping students understand the general principles of physiology and metabolism. Each chapter ends with thought-provoking study questions and summary and is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on microbial physiology of bacterial metabolism.Content: Front Matter Boxed Material Symbols Conversion Factors, Equations, and Units of Energy Definitions Preface Table of Contents1. Structure and Function2. Growth and Cell Division3. Membrane Bioenergetics: The Proton Potential4. Electron Transport5. Photosynthesis6. The Regulation of Metabolic Pathways7. Bioenergetics in the Cytosol8. Central Metabolic Pathways9. Metabolism of Lipids, Nucleotides, Amino Acids, and Hydrocarbons10. Macromolecular Synthesis11. Cell Wall and Capsule Biosynthesis12. Inorganic Metabolism13. C1 Metabolism14. Fermentations15. Homeostasis16. Solute Transport17. Protein Transport18. Microbial Development and Physiological Adaptation: Varied Responses to Environmental Cues and Intercellular Signals19. How Bacteria Respond to Environmental StressIndex