2.1. Microbial Diversity2.1.1. Naming Cells2.1.2. Viruses2.1.3. Procaryotes2.1.4. Eucaryotes2.2. Cell Construction2.2.1. Amino Acids and Proteins2.2.2. Carbohydrates: Mono-and Polysaccharides2.2.3. Lipids, Fats, and Steroids2.2.4. Nucleic Acids, RNA, and DNA2.3. Cell Nutrients2.3.1. Macronutrients2.3.2. Micronutrients2.3.3. Growth Media2.4. SummarySuggestions for Further ReadingQuestions