In this article we will discuss about the bacterial adhesion to host cells. Before entering inside, bacteria adhere to host cells and secrete product(s) or structural products complementary to host. Hence, bacteria are found adhered to host's epithelial cells due to direct adhesion to host cells or binding to secretory products that coat host cells or bacteria. For example, teeth [...]
The below mentioned article provides a diagram of bacteria along with additional information as follows:- 1. Occurrence and Distribution of Bacteria 2. Size of Bacteria 3. Forms 4. Staining Bacteria (Gram Reaction). Occurrence and Distribution of Bacteria: The bacteria constitute a highly specialised group of one-celled plants. There are about 2,000 known species. They have a closer association with man [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characteristics of Actinomycetes 2. Historical Review of Actinomycetes 3. Economic Importance 4. Distribution and Mode of Nutrition 5. Somatic Structures 6. Reproduction. Contents: Characteristics of Actinomycetes Historical Review of Actinomycetes Economic Importance of Actinomycetes Distribution and Mode of Nutrition of Actinomycetes Somatic Structures of Actinomycetes Reproduction of Actinomycetes 1. Characteristics of Actinomycetes: [...]