MCQ on Archaebacteria with Answers (PDF)
Archaebacteria, or archaea, are a group of single-celled microorganisms distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes. They thrive in extreme environments like hot springs, salt lakes, and […]
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MCQ on Bacterial Conjugation with Answers (PDF)
Bacterial conjugation is a process where one bacterium transfers genetic material to another through direct contact. A donor cell with a plasmid forms a pilus […]
Difference between Cyanobacteria and Bacteria
Cyanobacteria and bacteria are both prokaryotic single celled microorganisms, but cyanobacteria are a specific group known as blue-green algae. The primary difference is that cyanobacteria […]
Mechanisms of Genetic Recombination in Bacteria and its Significance
Genetic recombination is a fundamental process in the world of microbiology, playing a pivotal role in bacterial evolution and adaptation. Bacteria, despite their simple unicellular […]
Structure of Nipah Virus
Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic pathogen that has caused outbreaks in several Asian countries. Nipah belongs to the genus Henipavirus. The virus was named […]
Nipah Virus Transmission, Symptoms, Diagnostics and Treatment
Nipah Virus: An Emerging Threat to Global Health: Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic pathogen that has caused outbreaks in several Asian countries primarily in […]
Difference between Bacterial and Fungal Cell Wall
Cell walls are rigid structures surrounding plant, fungal, and bacterial cells, providing support, protection, and regulating cell shape and osmotic pressure. The chemical structure and […]
Carboxysomes
Carboxysomes Learning objectives: What are Carboxysomes? Structure and Functions of Carboxysomes. Types of Carboxysomes. Applications of Carboxysomes in Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology In the previous […]
Cyanobacteria Notes: Characteristics, Occurrence, Morphology, Cell Structure and Reproduction of Blue Green Algae
General Characteristics of Cyanobacteria / Blue Green Algae (BGA) Learning Objectives: What are Cyanobacteria or Blue Green Algae? What is Great Oxygenation Event? Cyanobacteria vs […]