In this article we will discuss about the unique characteristics of cell membrane of archaea. A unique characteristic of Archaea is the presence of ether linkages in the lipids of their cytoplasmic membranes which distinguishes archaea form eukaryotes and most bacteria. The structure of cytoplasmic membranes of many archaea is a lipid bilayer composed of glycerol diether lipids which is [...]
"O Lord, I beg upon my knees that all my various syntheses may not turn out to be inferior to those conducted by bacteria". —Anon's quotation boldly points out the importance of bacteria to human beings. The importance of bacteria was further highlighted by J.W. Foster (1964) in his statement "Never underestimate the power of bacteria." Bacteria are the simplest [...]
Everything you need to know about bacteria. Some of the frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. Write technical terms for the following: (i) Spherical bacteria (ii) The cocci of bacteria that remain in pairs after dividing. (iii) The bacterial cocci that remain in chains. (iv) Bacterial cocci arranged in cubes of eight cocci. (v) Bacterial cocci arranged in grape-like [...]