The following points highlight the six main components of cytoplasm of bacteria. The components are: 1. Ribosomes 2. Molecular Chaperones 3. Nucleoids 4. Plasmids 5. Cytoplasmic Inclusions 6. Spore and Cysts. Component # 1. Ribosomes: All living cells contain ribosomes which act as a site of protein synthesis. High number of ribosomes represents high rate of protein synthesis and vice [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of pili. Mainly pili are of two types: (a) Common pili which act to adhere the cell to surfaces, and (b) Sex pili which join the other bacterial cell for transfer of genome. Ottow (1975) has classified the pili into the following six groups: Group 1: Fimbriae of this group act [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and functions of capsule. Meaning of Capsule: Some of the bacterial cells are surrounded by the extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) which are commonly called capsule or glycocalyx. It forms an envelope around the cell wall and can be observed under light microscope after special staining technique (Fig.4.2). The presence of capsule [...]