In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of a Bacterial Cell 2. Beneficial Activities of Bacteria 3. Role in Industry. 1. Structure of a Bacterial Cell: It is a prokaryotic cell in which genetic material is not organised in the form of nucleus but instead lies freely in a naked super-coiled state in the cytoplasm whence it is [...]
The following points highlight the seven main components of Bacteria Cell. The components are: 1. Cell Envelope 2. Cytoplasm 3. Nucleoid 4. Plasmids 5. Inclusion Bodies 6. Flagella 7. Pili and Fimbriae. Component # 1. Cell Envelope: It is the outer covering of protoplasm of bacterial cell. Cell envelope consists of 3 components— glycocalyx, cell wall and cell membrane. (i) [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Gram +ve and Gram-ve Bacteria. Difference # Gram +ve Bacteria: 1. They remain coloured blue or purple with Gram stain even after washing with absolute alcohol or acetone. 2. The wall is single layered. Outer membrane is absent. 3. The thickness of the wall is 20-80 am. 4. The lipid [...]