Bacterial Growth Curve Understanding how bacteria grow is fundamental in microbiology. The bacterial growth curve explains how a bacterial population changes over time when cultured in a closed system. This concept is essential for students, researchers, and professionals working in medical microbiology, industrial microbiology, and environmental microbiology. When bacteria are […]
Bacterial Staining Techniques Bacteria are microscopic organisms that are nearly invisible under a light microscope without proper preparation. Although living cells can be observed directly, they are usually fixed and stained to improve visibility, enhance contrast, and highlight specific structural features.Bacterial staining is one of the most fundamental laboratory techniques […]
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 deep-sea vents. Unlike bacteria, archaea have unique cell membranes and genetic material. They lack peptidoglycan in their cell walls, which sets them apart from true […]
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 to connect with a recipient cell, transferring genetic material that can lead to new traits or antibiotic resistance in the recipient. This is an MCQ […]
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 can perform photosynthesis due to their chlorophyll-containing cells, while typical bacteria cannot. This ability allows cyanobacteria to produce oxygen and is responsible for their characteristic […]