Endospore vs Vegetative Cell Bacterial endospores are special tough, dormant and resistant spores produced by some Gram-positive bacteria of during unfavorable environmental conditions. They help the bacteria to endure the unfavorable conditions. The endospores are structurally, metabolically and functionally very different from bacterial vegetative cells. In the previous post, we have discussed about the Structure, […]
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Bacterial Endospore: Characteristics, Structure and its Formation
What are Endospores? Bacterial endospores are special tough, dormant and resistant spores produced by some Gram-positive bacteria of Firmicute family during unfavorable environmental conditions. Endospores are developed within the vegetative cells (hence the name, endo = inside). They help the bacteria to endure the unfavorable environmental conditions. Another importance of endospores is that it can […]
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Difference between Pili and Flagella of Bacteria- A Comparison Table
Flagella vs Pili of Bacteria Both Flagellum (plural Flagella) and Pilus (plural Pili) are the filamentous proteinaceous structures found on the surface of some bacterial cells. They extend from the surface of the bacterial cell wall and can have many functions such as motility, attachment, adhesion and assisting in genetic exchange. Flagella definition: Bacterial flagella […]
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Difference between Flagella and Fimbriae of Bacteria- A Comparison Table
Fimbriae vs Flagella Both Fimbria (plural Fimbriae) and Flagellum (plural flagella) are the filamentous proteinaceous structures found on the surface of some bacterial cells. Fimbriae definition: Fimbriae are bristle like short fibres occurs on the surface of some Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. Fimbriae enable the bacterial cell to stick to the surface of […]
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Difference between Pili and Fimbriae of Bacteria- A Comparison Table
Fimbriae vs Pili Difference between Pili and Fimbriae: Both Fimbria (plural Fimbriae) and Pilus (plural Pili) are the filamentous proteinaceous structures found on the surface of some bacterial cells. They extend from the surface of the bacterial cell wall and can have many functions such as attachment, adhesion and assisting in genetic exchange. Fimbriae definition: […]
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