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Why Organization Matters in Microbiology According to the American Society for Microbiologyhttps://asm.org 2024 Laboratory Safety Survey, 78 % of sample...
Encapsulated bacteria are those bacteria that contain polysaccharide capsule around their cell wall Examples: Streptococcus pneumonia, Hemophilus influenza...
Filamentous bacteria are those bacteria that produce long mesh-like filament by growing end to end. These bacteria are seen as long strands under the microscope. These bacteria are present in sludge areas for better settling. They are also present in water treatment areas.
Salmonella is a tough little bug. It’s infamous for causing foodborne illness from undercooked eggs, poultry, and a variety of other foods. But beyond food,...
Overview Centrifugation remains one of the fastest ways to separate microbial cells, nucleic acids, and proteins. By converting rotational speed into relative...
The capsule is the structure that acts as an invisible cloak and helps the bacteria from phagocytosis. Capsule helps bacteria to attach to the surfaces. The capsule has a sticky nature that attaches with the surface of the host cell. The fruitful attachment is responsible for the development of the disease. Without the attachment, bacteria don’t cause disease.
Spore-forming bacteria are those bacteria that can form spores under unfavourable conditions. Spores are the dormant form of bacteria that can tolerate all the...
You wake up with a painfully sore throat and notice your tonsils are swollen. A question immediately comes to mind - is it tonsillitis, and if so, is it...
Both cells are Prokaryotic in nature. These cells lack membrane bound organelles and major organelles like the nucleus, Golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria. Their genetic material is suspended in the cytosol as false nuclei. But there is no membrane around the genetic material.
Picture yourself at a family cookout on a warm afternoon. You’ve got potato salad and burgers sitting out on the picnic table while everyone chats. It’s easy...
If you’ve ever taken a basic biology class, this question might sound almost too easy: Are bacteria prokaryotic or eukaryotic? The straightforward answer is...
Bacterial growth refers to the increase in the number of bacterial cells. Bacteria divide exponentially into the environment. Bacteria growth is represented in the form of generation time. Generation time is the time in which the bacterial cell divides into two. Read More
