The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Active Transport and Passive Transport of Cells. Difference # Active Transport: 1. The transport involves an expenditure of energy by the cells. 2. Active transport usually occurs against concentration or electrochemical gradient. 3. It helps in the accumulation of substances in the cells. 4. Active transport is a vital process. [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Pili and Fimbriae. Difference # Pili: 1. They occur only in Gram negative bacteria. 2. The number is 1-4 per cell. 3. Pili are longer and broader. 4. They help in conjugation. 5. Formation of pili is controlled by F+ or fertility factor. 6. They are tubular structures. Difference # [...]
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 nm. 4. The [...]